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Belarus's Lukashenko pardons 37 people jailed for 'extremism'

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Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko pardons 37 people convicted of crimes related to "extremism" Among those freed were six women, six pensioners, disabled people and those suffering from chronic illnesses.

The announcement, on the eve of a national holiday, raises to 115 people in prison for opposition activity since July .

Some analysts see the prisoner releases as a bid by the veteran leader to start repairing ties with the West .

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