European Left in solidarity with its Belarus party

Heinz Bierbaum, President of the European Left in solidarity with EL member party: “During the protests after presidential elections in Belarus, among others, members of our partner party “Fair World” have been detained, including board member Pavel Katarzheuski. In the meantime, Pavel has been released. We strongly condemn the detainments and stand in solidarity with our member party. We ask for the immediate release of all political prisoners.

We observe the events in Belarus with great concern regarding the future development of the country. The course of events will have consequences for the development in Europe as a whole. We call for an end of the violence against the protesting population and adherence to the human rights to freedom of speech and assembly. We take a stand for the democratic self-determination of the people. Therefore, we oppose any attempt of external intervention as well as the sanctions the EU has threatened with. These measures will not promote the necessary democratic process but instead prevent it.

We ask for a peaceful solution to the conflict paving the way for democratic self-determination.”