UN Experts Warn of Possible Torture of Prisoners in Belarus

UN experts have issued warnings about the potential torture of prisoners in Belarus, highlighting concerns about systematic human rights violations within the country's detention facilities. The experts specifically pointed to the case of Ihar Losik, a journalist with Radio Free Europe, as an example of the deteriorating conditions faced by prisoners. The warning comes amid ongoing international scrutiny of Belarus's treatment of political prisoners and journalists, particularly since the 2020 presidential election protests that led to widespread arrests and detention of opposition figures and media workers. Radio Free Europe operates as a US-funded international broadcaster that provides news to countries where free press is restricted, making its journalists frequent targets in authoritarian states.