Activists of Polish minority in Belarus released from custody

Irena Biernacka, Maria Tiszkowska and Anna Paniszewa who were detained by Belarus authorities for their involvement in commemorating soldiers of the Polish Independence Underground during and after World War II have been safe in Poland since 25 May due to the efforts of Polish diplomatic services, the foreign ministry announced on Thursday.

The activists are in good health and were able to contact their families, Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz confirmed.

“All the ladies feel well in Poland. They have been provided with care, including medical care. According to doctors’ opinions, their health is not threatened,” he added.

Still in custody are social activist and journalist Andrzej Poczobut, as well as Andżelika Borys, the president of the Union of Poles in Belarus, which is not recognised by the authorities in Minsk.

Deputy Minister Przydacz said Poland expects the release of all political prisoners in Belarus.(Anna Wolska | EURACTIV.pl)