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Imprisoned Belarus activist Maria Kolesnikova resurfaces after not being seen for 20 months

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Maria Kolesnikova was last heard from in February 2023 .

The 42-year-old musician-turned activist has been serving an 11-year prison sentence.

She was convicted a year later of charges including conspiracy to seize power.

The U.N. Human Rights Committee has repeatedly demanded Belarus take “urgent protective measures”.

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81

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59

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semi-formal

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English

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68

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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