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In the letter, the president emphasized that Lithuania does not recognize the 2020 August 9 organized the results of the presidential election in Belarus, which sparked unprecedented protests in the country.
According to the head of state, the repression of civil society, the opposition, independent journalists and the use of force against peaceful protesters by the Belarusian authorities are of great concern.
“Every day we receive complaints about cruel torture, mistreatment and massive arrests of men, women and even minors. “Belarus’s restrictions on Internet access clearly indicate its intention to hide the real situation in the country,” the president said in a statement.
The President called on the United Nations organization and the international community to play an active role in the stabilization process in Belarus, as indicated in the Presidency report.
“It is necessary to send a strong message to the current Belarusian authorities that the situation in the country is not tolerated and that the perpetrators and perpetrators of crimes against peaceful citizens must be held accountable.” I call on the UN Human Rights Council to convene an urgent discussion on the human rights situation in Belarus, “the president said in a letter.
In his speech, the President urges the United Nations and the international community to support the efforts of the Baltic States to engage the Belarusian authorities in a dialogue with their civil society and to hold new, fair and democratic elections.
“A UN Security Council discussion on the situation in Belarus, calling on the Belarusian authorities to refrain from the use of force, to guarantee respect for international law and human rights, and to initiate a peaceful transfer of power It would be very timely and valuable, “he said.
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