According to him, the country is currently under unprecedented pressure, so he intends to discuss the feasibility of amnesty before the Day of National Unity.

"For those who are released from there, this is an important moment in life.

Of course, they adapt in society in different ways, but nevertheless, this practice exists," Lukashenka's press service reports.

In Belarus, amnesties are usually held before jubilee dates, official holidays of Victory Day and Independence Day, May 9 and July 3, respectively.

The last amnesty took place in 2020.

Lukashenka believes that amnesty can also be carried out now, including for those convicted of "protest-oriented actions".

However, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will propose who to release.

"Over the past two years, everyone has become wiser.

Especially in prisons.

But the Ministry of Internal Affairs will report this now, they bear personal responsibility for those who will be amnestied.

And work with them freely.

If these people repented, got on the path of correction, fully atoned for their guilt, they can be shown mercy.

I propose to discuss the circle of persons to whom amnesty should be extended," he said.

According to Lukashenka, the "normal opposition" can be included in the amnesty discussion and a special commission can be organized.

He noted that he also has supporters who insist on "continuation of harsh measures".

As a result, Lukashenka proposed not to grant amnesty to "bandits and extremists".

"We cannot let everyone go left and right.

Who should be in prison should be.

But I emphasize once again that there are people whom we can freely release early.

Relaxation is permissible only in relation to those who really deserve it.

Bandits and extremists are not from this series!

Especially those who tried to derail our trains, prepared terrorist acts and tried to kill our citizens," he said.

At the meeting, Lukashenka is also considering a bill that provides for the deprivation of citizenship of Lukashenka's political opponents who have gone abroad.

Previously, Lukashenka lashed out with criticism at the holders of the "Pole Card", which, as is known, many of his subordinates and their children have.

"Viasna" human rights activists consider 1,328 people to be political prisoners.

The number of people sentenced for the events of August 2020 and subsequent protests, as noted by other human rights initiatives and organizations to help political prisoners, is much higher.

As previously reported several times, political prisoners, especially well-known people, are systematically pressured to write a request for clemency in the name of Lukashenka in the colonies, "chemistry" and pretrial detention centers, but people refuse to do so.

, who was mocked in prison and eventually released after agreements with Switzerland

, never wrote a petition .