The EP adopted a resolution on the continuous violations of human rights in Belarus, in particular the murder of Raman Bandarenka.
The text adopted was tabled by the Verts/ALE, S&D, ECR and Renew groups.
Peaceful protests and strikes continue, more than 100 days after the falsified presidential election.
25,000 Belarusians have been detained and 500 cases of torture and ill-treatment have been documented.
Raman Bandarenka died after being brutally attacked on 11 November, and then beaten up again while in detention. The regime has deflected responsibility by prosecuting two whistle-blowers: a doctor and a journalist.
The Members demand prompt, thorough, and independent investigations into his and other protest-related deaths.
They support the protesters' demands for freedom, democracy, dignity, and the right to choose their own destiny, while condemning the ongoing human rights violations, intimidation, and disproportionate use of force by the authorities against peaceful demonstrators.
The text adopted was tabled by the Verts/ALE, S&D, ECR and Renew groups.
Peaceful protests and strikes continue, more than 100 days after the falsified presidential election.
25,000 Belarusians have been detained and 500 cases of torture and ill-treatment have been documented.
Raman Bandarenka died after being brutally attacked on 11 November, and then beaten up again while in detention. The regime has deflected responsibility by prosecuting two whistle-blowers: a doctor and a journalist.
The Members demand prompt, thorough, and independent investigations into his and other protest-related deaths.
They support the protesters' demands for freedom, democracy, dignity, and the right to choose their own destiny, while condemning the ongoing human rights violations, intimidation, and disproportionate use of force by the authorities against peaceful demonstrators.
Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP