Belarus Journalist in Critical Condition, Facing Political Persecution

Belarusian journalist Kiryl Pazniak, 49, is critically ill in prison, facing extremism charges that could land him seven years. His daughter, also arrested, is a political prisoner. Pazniaks ex-wife claims hes battling pneumonia and COVID-19, with insufficient medical care. Belarus, under Lukashenko, imprisons 21 journalists and 841 political prisoners, highlighting a severe crackdown on dissent. International pressure and sanctions havent stopped the governments suppression. Pazniaks family and rights groups urgently call for his release, focusing on his deteriorating health and lack of adequate medical treatment. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2db9c3b92bcb5e9