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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Yuras Karmanau

Nobel laureate Bialiatski's condition worsens after 1,000 days in Belarusian prison, his wife says

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and activist Ales Bialiatski marked his 1,000th day in prison in Belarus on Tuesday amid increasing fears about his deteriorating health, his wife said.

Natalia Pinchuk told The Associated Press that Bialiatski has remained in solitary confinement for the past half year despite his chronic illnesses.

“I have learned from people who left the prison that Ales' condition is continuing to worsen and he's not receiving certain medicines that he needs,” Pinchuk said.

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