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Andrzej Poczobut, periodista polaco-bielorruso y Premio Sajarov, liberado tras más de cinco años en prisión, denuncia la intensa represión en Bielorrusia y considera que, a pesar de ser una herramienta útil para Rusia, la entrada del ejército bielorruso en la guerra de Ucrania no es inevitable, ya que si Putin lo hubiera querido, ya lo habría hecho. #Bielorrusia #AndrzejPoczobut #PremioSajarov

Andrzej Poczobut, periodista y Premio Sajarov: "Si Putin quisiera a Bielorrusia en la guerra, ya lo habría hecho"

"... jeden z czołowych propagandystów białoruskich powiedział, że nic go tak nie cieszy, jak Polacy skaczą do gardła Litwinom, Ukraińcom i odwrotnie. To znana strategia od stuleci, którą prowadzi Rosja skłócając narody Europy Wschodniej" Andrzej Poczobut w RZ. Do zapamietania #propaganda #Białoruś #EuropaWschodnia

The new book by @OSW_pl contains thirteen accounts of former Belarusian political prisoners telling about the system of repression in Belarus. It opens with a chapter by Andrzej @Poczobut describing his stay in a labor camp. Scattered across the country are dozens of prisons and detention centers. (translated)

In the new film by @OSW_pl, Andrzej @Poczobut talks about the Belarusian system of repression. It's worth listening to understand what is happening right next to us. In July, OSW will publish a book with several accounts of Belarusian political prisoners. The title is not random. (translated)

504 votes in favor. Only 4 against. The European Parliament has just demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Aliaksandra Pulinovich and all political prisoners in Belarus. Andrzej @poczobut, yesterday you told Europe about the repressions of Lukashenko's regime. (translated)

Yesterday we hosted Andrzej Poczobut along with Oksana in our group, and today he received the Sakharov Prize in the European Parliament. An indomitable man, but he should not return to Belarus, as it would be a pointless sacrifice. (translated)

Five years in prison for being Polish. Five years for speaking the truth. He would not be broken. Today @poczobut is free. Good wins. Freedom wins. Welcome home, my friend. We waited for this day. We never lost hope. (translated)

In the European Parliament, we listened to the speech of Andrzej Poczobut – a symbol of the struggle for freedom of speech and human rights. After 5 years in a Belarusian penal colony, he reminded us that international solidarity, diplomacy, and pressure matter. His release is not the end, (translated)

“Today, our world needs a strong voice in defense of democracy and human rights. The space for freedom in the world is shrinking under the attack of new autocrats.” — Andrzej @poczobut, 2025 #Sakharov Prize Laureate https://t.co/47CRA5RwLJ #Democracy #HumanRights #Freedom #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #nocountrycodesareapplicable.

Today in @Europarl_EN, @poczobut spoke - after years of repression and imprisonment, he personally received the Sakharov Prize. Released in April, he stood before Europe as a symbol of courage, resilience, and the fight for freedom of speech. Respect and congratulations! (translated)

Standing ovation! Great pride! @poczobut personally receives the Sakharov Prize from @Europarl_EN. (translated)

"Your voice penetrates through prison walls," said Andrzej Poczobut today in the European Parliament. It's hard to find a more eloquent testimony that solidarity matters. For years he was imprisoned by Lukashenko's regime for his journalistic activity and defense of Polish rights. (translated)

Andrzej Poczobut in the European Parliament. He received the Sakharov Prize from the President of the European Parliament, awarded to him in 2025. (translated)

In the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Andrzej Poczobot's appeal for the release of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli by the Georgian regime. (translated)

How nice to host Andrzej Poczobut in the European Parliament 🇪🇺 Just half a year ago, when we fought for him to receive the Sakharov Prize - we didn't dream that Andrzej would be free. Life, however, writes the best scenarios. In these twisted times, we lack authorities like (translated)

🇪🇺🇵🇱Andrzej Poczobut w Parlamencie Europejskim przypomniał słowa, które dla milionów Polaków są symbolem tożsamości i patriotyzmu: „Kto ty jesteś? Polak mały. Jaki znak twój? Orzeł Biały.” Szczególnie poruszają one dziś, gdy wypowiada je człowiek prześladowany przez reżim https://t.co/gLlpzqtNUZ #Polska #Patriotyzm #ParlamentEuropejski

Today, Andrzej Poczobut (@poczobut) received the Sakharov Prize from the hands of the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola (@EP_President), awarded to him in 2025. When the European Parliament honored his courage and fight for freedom of speech, he remained a prisoner of the Belarusian regime. Today he could stand up for (translated)

Andrzej Poczobut in the European Parliament, bearer of the Sakharov Prize with the Georgian journalist Msia Amaghlobeli. Poczobut spent 5 years in prison in Belarus, as a journalist he was for the Polish minority. The benches of the right are empty. They do not like freedom. (translated)

Hero of free speech finally in @Europarl_EN in Strasbourg! Today Andrzej Poczobut @poczobut will be a special guest at the @ECRgroup meeting, and on Wednesday at 12:00 he will deliver a speech in the plenary hall of the European Parliament. As @ecrgroup, we proudly supported him in the fight against the regime and (translated)

Andrzej Poczobut is free and safe today after years of imprisonment. There are moments that remind us that it is worth fighting for freedom. That good can triumph. That democratic values are stronger than fear and repression. Tomorrow his speech in the European Parliament. (translated)