OSCE Chairperson concerned about violence against peaceful citizens in Belarus
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis speaking to journalists. Vienna, 24 February 2011. (OSCE/Susanna Lööf) Photo details
VILNIUS, 5 July 2011 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, today expressed strong concern and regret over continued violence by the Belarusian authorities against their fellow citizens who intended to exercise their civil liberties and hold peaceful public demonstrations.
“I urge the Belarusian government to release those detained, and further refrain from using violence against peaceful citizens and ensure respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms,” Ažubalis said.