2006 Press Releases
Detentions and Harassment in Run-Up to Belarus Elections
Riga, February 24, 2006. -- The United States Embassy in Latvia notes with great concern the recent events surrounding the elections in Belarus. On Thursday, February 23, State Department Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli issued the following statement:
The United States condemns the continued detention, harassment and fining of Belarusian citizens for exercising their civil and political rights in the lead up to that country�s Presidential elections on March 19.
Particularly troubling were the actions taken against the civil society group Partnership on February 21. Belarus officials detained the group's leader and deputy, raided its offices, and seized its documents and equipment.
These actions intensify already serious doubts about the Belarusian authorities' willingness to conduct the upcoming elections in accordance with international standards and their OSCE obligations.
The United States calls on Belarus to respect the rights of its citizens, to release those detained and to cease harassing those promoting democratic elections. The United States urges the international community to take careful note of those in Belarus responsible for trampling the rights of their fellow citizens.
2006 Press Releases
Detentions and Harassment in Run-Up to Belarus Elections
Riga, February 24, 2006. -- The United States Embassy in Latvia notes with great concern the recent events surrounding the elections in Belarus. On Thursday, February 23, State Department Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli issued the following statement:
The United States condemns the continued detention, harassment and fining of Belarusian citizens for exercising their civil and political rights in the lead up to that country�s Presidential elections on March 19.
Particularly troubling were the actions taken against the civil society group Partnership on February 21. Belarus officials detained the group's leader and deputy, raided its offices, and seized its documents and equipment.
These actions intensify already serious doubts about the Belarusian authorities' willingness to conduct the upcoming elections in accordance with international standards and their OSCE obligations.
The United States calls on Belarus to respect the rights of its citizens, to release those detained and to cease harassing those promoting democratic elections. The United States urges the international community to take careful note of those in Belarus responsible for trampling the rights of their fellow citizens.
2006 Press Releases
Detentions and Harassment in Run-Up to Belarus Elections
Riga, February 24, 2006. -- The United States Embassy in Latvia notes with great concern the recent events surrounding the elections in Belarus. On Thursday, February 23, State Department Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli issued the following statement:
The United States condemns the continued detention, harassment and fining of Belarusian citizens for exercising their civil and political rights in the lead up to that country�s Presidential elections on March 19.
Particularly troubling were the actions taken against the civil society group Partnership on February 21. Belarus officials detained the group's leader and deputy, raided its offices, and seized its documents and equipment.
These actions intensify already serious doubts about the Belarusian authorities' willingness to conduct the upcoming elections in accordance with international standards and their OSCE obligations.
The United States calls on Belarus to respect the rights of its citizens, to release those detained and to cease harassing those promoting democratic elections. The United States urges the international community to take careful note of those in Belarus responsible for trampling the rights of their fellow citizens.