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Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months

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  Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls.

The article from MSN discusses the recent sighting of Maria Kolesnikova, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure, who was seen for the first time in months. Kolesnikova, who has been imprisoned since 2020, appeared in a video released by the Belarusian authorities. In the video, she is seen in a prison hospital, looking noticeably thinner and with a shaved head, but she managed to convey a message of resilience, stating that she remains unbroken despite the harsh conditions of her imprisonment. This appearance comes amidst ongoing concerns about her health and the conditions of her detention, as well as the broader crackdown on opposition in Belarus following the disputed 2020 presidential election where Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory. The video has sparked international attention and renewed calls for her release and for the Belarusian government to respect human rights.

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