15 hours ago
A heartwarming reunification and a terrifying reality for Belarus
Sometimes, a personal story is also the story of a nation. For years now, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the leader of the Belarus democratic forces in exile, has carried around a binder, prominently displaying a photograph of her imprisoned husband, Sergei. She steadfastly refused to give up hope for the father of her son and a daughter. He has now been released after five years of wrongful imprisonment, a moment of great joy as they were reunited in Lithuania, and a sign that determined struggle can pay off for those seeking a free Belarus.
