EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK condemn sham presidential elections in Belarus
The European Union has joined Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK in their statement condemning the sham presidential elections in Belarus on 26 January and the ongoing human rights violations perpetrated by the Belarusian regime.
“No election can be considered free, fair or in line with international standards when it is held in a climate of ongoing repression, marked by a clampdown on civil society, arbitrary detentions, and restrictions on genuine political participation,” says the statement released on 27 January.
The partners also condemned the ongoing human rights violations committed by the Lukashenko regime and called on Belarus to release the over 1,250 political prisoners who remain unjustly detained.
“We urge Belarus to follow its international human rights obligations and OSCE commitments in all respects, including restoring an open civil society, to create an environment in which new elections which meet international standards can be held,” the statement said.
The EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK also said they would continue to support the aspirations of the Belarusian people for a free, democratic and independent Belarus.
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