Lukashenka commented on the release of political prisoners and the fate of the 235 remaining in the country
Yesterday, 250 political prisoners were pardoned. 15 of them were taken abroad, 235 were allowed to remain in Belarus. Today, Alexander Lukashenka commented on these releases.
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Journalists from state media, BelTA writes, asked, "will these people not become agents of influence, turning into a threat to the state in the future?"
"Don't worry that we released them. Everything here is under control. There will be no 2020, guys, in Belarus. I don't want to run around the street with a machine gun. I will not allow this, and everyone is focused on this,"
— Lukashenka stated. — "We understand that they wanted to destroy and turn the country upside down. This was a blow not only to us, but also to our children, grandchildren. Can I allow this? No!"
He added that out of the 235 people who remained in Belarus after their release, about 30 or 40 people allegedly might "pose a threat". All released individuals are under police control.
"We know them. Before releasing them, they were all taken under control by special services and the police," said Alexander Lukashenka.