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The European Union declared that the death of Roman Bondarenko, a participant in mass protests in Minsk, is an “outrageous and shameful result” of the actions of the Belarusian authorities. European diplomats recalled that they can use a sanction mechanism against violators of human rights.
The European Union may impose new sanctions against the Belarusian authorities. This is stated in the statement from the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, which was published today on the website of the European Union.
“On November 12, Roman Bondarenko, 31, died after several hours of operation in a Minsk hospital as a result of serious injuries, reportedly due to the brutality of plainclothes police officers. This is an outrageous and shameful result of the actions of the Belarusian authorities, who are not only directly and brutally repressed their own population, but also created an environment in which such illegal violent actions can take place, ”the document says.
The EU stressed that in this way, the Belarusian authorities not only ignore the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Belarusian people, but also neglect people’s lives.
European diplomats expressed their solidarity with the people of Belarus and condemned the violence by the security forces.
“We hope that the authorities will end the violence and harassment, immediately and unconditionally release all illegally detained persons, including political prisoners, carry out a full and transparent investigation of all rights violations and abuses. humans, and bring those responsible to justice. The European Union has already imposed sanctions against 55 people guilty of brutal repression and intimidation, and is ready to impose additional sanctions, “the statement said.
On Chervyakova Street in Minsk, late on the night of November 11, unknown people wearing masks clashed with local residents. The conflict took place over white, red and white ribbons. Thereafter Bondarenko was taken to the intensive care unit in a coma. On November 12, the man died. Thousands of Belarusians flocked to the “Plaza de los Cambios” to honor the memory of those killed. On November 13, the unofficial duel was announced in Belarus.
The Belarus Investigation Committee said the deceased activist was drunk. In a comment to TUT.BY, doctors said Roman’s body had zero ppm of alcohol.
Since August 9, in Belarus, the massive protests of those who do not agree with the results of the presidential elections have not stopped. According to official data, they were won by Alexander Lukashenko, with 80.1% of the electorate voting for him (he has led the country since 1994). Tikhanovskaya ranked second with 10.1% of the vote. At the same time, alternative exit polls showed the opposite picture: Tikhanovskaya’s confident victory.
The Belarusian security forces violently dispersed the demonstrations using explosions, rubber bullets and water cannons. During the protests, hundreds of protesters were injured and wounded. According to official figures, four protesters died.
Lukashenka assumed the presidency on September 23. For the first time in the history of Belarus, the opening ceremony was not announced or broadcast on television. Several states, including the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Denmark, Ukraine and the Czech Republic, did not recognize Lukashenko’s inauguration.
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