EU reiterates demand for release of political prisoners on “fraudulent election” anniversary
August 9, Pozirk. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Kos have reiterated their appeal to Minsk to immediately release all political prisoners, end the repression and engage in an inclusive national dialogue.
“We stand in full solidarity with the Belarusian people,” says their statement on the fifth anniversary of the disputed presidential election in the country marred by police violence and allegations of fraud.
The EU has mobilized €170 million since 2020 to support Belarusian civil society, independent media and victims of the repression, and will continue imposing sanctions on those who repress democracy and violate human rights, the statement says.
Poland, Germany, other EU countries and politicians have issued separate statements to express solidarity with the people of Belarus.
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