Belarus opposition challenger to address UN Security Council
Associated PressUNITED NATIONS — The main opposition challenger in Belarus’ disputed presidential election, which has triggered mass protests, will address an informal meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Friday. Estonia’s U.N. ambassador, Sven Jurgenson, said Tuesday that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who fled to Lithuania under pressure from Belarus authorities, will speak to the U.N.’s most powerful body at a meeting focusing on attacks on human rights in the former Soviet nation. Jürgenson, whose country is serving a two-year term on the Security Council, said the expulsion of independent foreign media and revocation of accreditation for independent journalists in Belarus “confirms the importance of sharing information about what is happening in Belarus.” “For Estonia, standing up for human rights is also a priority in foreign policy, which is why we consider it important to provide an arena for those whose voices are being suppressed,” he said in a statement to The Associated Press. Jürgenson said the Security Council has stated that severe human rights violations are an early warning of conflicts with international implications and that “repression could amount to threats to international peace and security.” “Prevention of violent conflict and mass atrocities is the council´s key responsibility, thus early warning and awareness raising are necessary,” he said.
History of this topic
Belarusian authorities launch a new wave of repression ahead of presidential vote
Associated Press
Lithuania refers Belarus to the ICC, alleging crimes against humanity over opposition crackdown
The IndependentBelarusians vote in a tightly controlled election as the opposition calls for its boycott
Associated PressAs Belarus votes in tightly controlled elections, its leader accuses the West of fueling unrest
Associated PressBelarus raids apartments of opposition activists as part of sweeping probe called latest crackdown
Associated PressUkraine’s president, at Security Council, lashes out at Russia but avoids face-to-face encounter
Associated Press
EU member Slovenia overwhelmingly defeats Moscow ally Belarus for a seat on the UN Security Council
Associated Press
UN rights chief decries ‘systematic repression’ in Belarus
Associated Press
Opinion: One of us was tortured for fighting a dictator. The other was fired for blowing the whistle on Donald Trump
CNN
Belarus forces US to close public diplomacy, USAID offices
The Independent
Belarus forces US to close public diplomacy, USAID offices
Associated Press
Belarus opposition leader seeks new US, European sanctions
Associated Press
Belarus opposition leader urges international probe of govt
Associated Press
Belarus opposition slams dissident TV confessions as coerced
Associated Press
Belarus opposition leader in Slovenia before EU presidency
Associated Press
Belarus opposition to compile ‘book of crimes’
Associated Press
Belarus opposition to compile 'book of crimes'
The Independent
EU sanctions Lukashenko for crackdown on Belarus protests
Al Jazeera
Western nations decry Belarus crackdown at UN rights review
Associated Press
UN investigator says Belarus must stop repressing its people
Associated Press)
Long-time Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko 'must go', says French president Emmanuel Macron
Firstpost
Belarus president sworn in at unannounced inaugural ceremony
Associated Press
Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko inaugurated as Belarus President
CNN
Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election
NPRBelarus President Alexander Lukashenko abruptly sworn in for new presidential term
ABC
After showdown, UN rights body OKs more scrutiny of Belarus
Associated Press
Belarus leader Lukashenko disparages protests as US plan
Associated Press
Lithuania says EU’s inaction over Belarus undermines its credibility: Report
Live Mint
PHOTOS: Belarus' Massive And Unprecedented Protests
NPR
EU backs Belarus pro-democracy rallies, rejects poll results
Associated Press
Belarus president remains defiant as protest strikes grow
Associated Press
One Week After Election, Belarus Sees Giant Protests Against 'Europe's Last Dictator'
NPR
Belarus leader calls Putin to reaffirm mutual cooperation, later rejects foreign mediation offers
CNN
At least 50 Belarus riot police drop shields and are embraced by anti-government protesters - CNN team in Minsk
CNN
UN rights boss condemns Belarus crackdown, ‘massive arrests’
Al Jazeera
Belarus election: Protests over disputed Lukashenko result
CNN
Alexander Lukashenko, ‘Europe’s last dictator,’ wins sixth term in Belarus election
LA Times
Ex-teacher hopes to free Belarus from president’s iron fist
Associated PressDiscover Related
)
)
)
)
)
)
