Strasbourg 15.03.2023 MEPs are alarmed about the ongoing crackdown in Belarus, including the jailing of Nobel laureates and journalists, and call for further sanctions against the country. (Photo: illustration, European Parliament). MEPs have just voted to condemn the ongoing repressions against the people of #Belarus. You can’t negotiate with #Lukashenka. He serves the interest of…
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Belarus: EU condemns new bill
Brussels 22.12.2022 The Belarusian National Assembly amended the Law on Citizenship. When signed by Lukashenko on December 21 this law will open the possibility for depriving Belarusians living abroad of their citizenship. Belarus: EU condemns amended citizenship law which opens up for depriving 🇧🇾 of their citizenship. This would breach. international law. EU will continue…
EU opposes death sentences in Belarus
Two death sentences have been handed down by the Mahilyow Regional Court in Belarus, to Mr Ihar Hershankow and Mr Syamyon Berazhny. The European Union is strongly opposed to capital punishment and expects that the legal right to appeal for both convicts will be fully guaranteed. “The continued application of the death penalty goes counter to Belarus’ stated willingness to engage with the international community. The death penalty violates the right to life and…
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