General documents - EP resolution on the unknown status of Mikola Statkevich and the recent attacks on Belarusian politicians’ and activists’ family members - Delegation for relations with Belarus

The text adopted was tabled by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA and ECR groups.

Members demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Mikalai Statkevich and all 1500 political prisoners in Belarus. A former presidential candidate and 2020 Sakharov Prize laureate, Mr Statkevich is serving a 14-year sentence based on politically motivated charges, with his health deteriorating due to being kept in solitary confinement.

Condemning the unjustified and politically motivated sentences orchestrated by Lukashenka's regime, they urged the EU to adopt new sanctions and reiterated their call to prosecute those who have committed human rights violations and war crimes in Belarus.