United States concerned about ongoing intimidation by the authorities of Belarus toward NGO activists, political party leaders and young people in advance of a planned peaceful demonstration in Minsk on March 25
https://spring96.org./en/news/16771
2007
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The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
Press Statement
Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
March 23, 2007
Belarus Intimidation of Citizens
The United States is deeply concerned about ongoing intimidation by the authorities of Belarus toward NGO activists, political party leaders and young people in advance of a planned peaceful demonstration in Minsk on March 25. We urge the Government of Belarus to allow its citizens to exercise their right to assemble peacefully and express their views without harassment or interference. It is also essential that security forces exercise restraint against demonstrators.
We reiterate our concern for the well being of all prisoners held on politically motivated charges and call for their immediate release.
2007/219
Released on March 23, 2007
