Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: EU supports over 3,000 men and women suffering repression
On 21 May, the European Union marked the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus.
According to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for EU Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST), there are almost 1,200 people imprisoned in the country on politically motivated charges who often face torture and other ill-treatment.
“Together with our partners, we have provided vital medical, legal, financial and relocation help to over 3,000 men and women suffering repression,” DG ENEST posted on Facebook.
DG ENEST also said the EU would continue to promote and advocate for the human rights of people in Belarus, while supporting efforts to ensure justice and accountability.
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