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Association of Belarusians in America
The Mayor of Washington D.C. officially proclaimed March 25, 2026 as Belarus Freedom Day! Thank you, @MurielBowser! On this day, all over the world, Belarusians and friends of Belarus will conduct rallies and actions of solidarity to show their support! #StandWithBelarus
Today I met Belarusian political activist Siarhei Tsikhanouski. My full statement: Today, I met with @tsikhanouski_s - just three months after his release from political imprisonment in Belarus. This is a man who just 100 days ago was living in complete solitary confinement, in horrific conditions, after being illegally detained. His bravery and resilience should be an example to us all. As Belarus Caucus Co-Chair, I have worked for more than 5 years to help facilitate the release of Siarhei and the more than 1,300 political prisoners who remain behind bars. Siarhei is an example of courage, conviction, determination, and more than anything else – love of his homeland. He has consistently stood up in defense of the values he and the entire Free Belarus movement support. I know we have Siarhei’s support as we continue to advocate for those who remain behind bars. While Siarhei was imprisoned, his wife, Sviatlana, advocated on his behalf and on behalf of all Belarusians who detest the brutal Lukashenka regime. In March 2020, as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Sviatlana testified before the Subcommittee in her first public interaction with the United States government. Then, and now, she continues the fight for a Free Belarus. I am so grateful that Siarhei has now rejoined her on this journey.
At the @WhiteHouse, I met with Special Assistant to @POTUS and Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs Charles McLaughlin. I thank President Trump for my freedom – and for his efforts to free 1,300 hostages of the Belarusian regime. Their release will be a victory for America and for a Free Belarus. Watch our video with @Dz_Kuchynski (Eng Subs) ⬇️
Today, on the Day of the Political Prisoners in Belarus, I continue to demand the Lukashenka regime release the more than 1300 political prisoners held unjustly behind bars. Last week, I met with Tatsiana Khomich, the sister of detained opposition leader Maria Kalesnikava. The regime's weakness stems from the strength of individuals like Maria and Siarhei Tsikhanouski. The US stands in solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus and we will not rest until they are all released.
My husband @johnpcoale who is WH Deputy Special Envoy for Ukraine was in Belarus today getting an American out
