With tears in his eyes, Tikhanovsky recounted the horrors of solitary confinement, where he lacked basic human needs and contact with the outside world. He emphasized the necessity for President Trump to speak out, asserting that with a single word, he could instigate the release of countless political prisoners. In a broader context, Tikhanovskaya, now a prominent opposition figure, highlighted her husband's drastic physical changes due to his imprisonment and the challenges faced by their family. Together, they reinforced the urgency of addressing the oppressive landscape in Belarus, where many dissenters have fled and faced unspeakable hardships. Tikhanovsky maintained a stance of defiance, encouraging fellow Belarusians to resist oppression and uphold their rights.
Belarusian Opposition Leader's Husband Appeals to Trump for Political Prisoners' Release
Belarusian Opposition Leader's Husband Appeals to Trump for Political Prisoners' Release
Sergei Tikhanovsky, recently freed from Belarusian prison, urges US intervention for the release of over 1,000 political prisoners.
In an emotional plea after his release, Sergei Tikhanovsky, the husband of Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has called on US President Donald Trump to use his influence to advocate for the liberation of all political prisoners in Belarus. Tikhanovsky described his harrowing experience of five years in solitary confinement, detailing the atrocities faced by prisoners, which he called a "nightmare." His unexpected release coincided with a visit from US envoy Keith Kellogg to Belarus, marking a significant American presence in the region. Tikhanovsky reaffirmed the critical need for international support for those still imprisoned, as tens of thousands remain victims of political repression under Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
