Stop election fraud and free political prisoners in Belarus
The Issue
PETITION TO THE PRIME MINISTER, GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND MEMBERS OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
August 09, 2020
Dear Mr Trudeau, dear Ms Freeland, dear Members of Parliament:
We are writing this letter to express the strong condemnation of a wave of violence towards civil activists in Belarus after Presidential elections on August 9 2020. The autocratic government of Belarus should be held entirely responsible for these deplorable actions and the use of force against its people protesting the allegedly rigged results of the elections and violation of their human rights.
It is with deep concern in our hearts that we here in Canada have been following Lukashenka dictatorial regime’s warfare against those who defend their right for a free and democratic election process in Belarus.
Before the presidential election, scheduled on August 9th, the autocracy resorted to political blackmail and illegal detentions - a well-known Belarusian blogger Siarhej Cichanouski and Lukashenka’s leading competitor in the elections, Viktar Babaryka, are among those in custody.
The night after the elections, scores of peaceful protesters have been brutally beaten by the riot police and arrested across Belarus. Lukashenka, dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”, has proven yet once again that nothing will stop him to remain in power.
Belarusian Canadians have constantly supported the democratic aspirations of their fellow Belarusians. Sunday’s election brings Belarus to a juncture in its history that may offer a new page in the country’s long journey to gain its true independence. We support, motivate and inspire those who desire a better future for Belarus and work for this to come true. The Belarusian community also calls on the Canadian government to impose Magnitsky sanctions on Lukashenka regime officials who have engaged in the abuse of human rights and corruption.
About the Belarusian Canadian Alliance
The Belarusian Canadian Alliance was founded in 1948 and is one of the oldest community-based organizations of Canadians of Belarusian descent. It is a non-profit association with a mission to promote the Belarusian cultural heritage in Canada and support the development of civic society in our homeland.
Please contact us at (416) 530 10 25 or (647) 878 87 40 if you need more information.
The Issue
PETITION TO THE PRIME MINISTER, GOVERNMENT OF CANADA AND MEMBERS OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
August 09, 2020
Dear Mr Trudeau, dear Ms Freeland, dear Members of Parliament:
We are writing this letter to express the strong condemnation of a wave of violence towards civil activists in Belarus after Presidential elections on August 9 2020. The autocratic government of Belarus should be held entirely responsible for these deplorable actions and the use of force against its people protesting the allegedly rigged results of the elections and violation of their human rights.
It is with deep concern in our hearts that we here in Canada have been following Lukashenka dictatorial regime’s warfare against those who defend their right for a free and democratic election process in Belarus.
Before the presidential election, scheduled on August 9th, the autocracy resorted to political blackmail and illegal detentions - a well-known Belarusian blogger Siarhej Cichanouski and Lukashenka’s leading competitor in the elections, Viktar Babaryka, are among those in custody.
The night after the elections, scores of peaceful protesters have been brutally beaten by the riot police and arrested across Belarus. Lukashenka, dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”, has proven yet once again that nothing will stop him to remain in power.
Belarusian Canadians have constantly supported the democratic aspirations of their fellow Belarusians. Sunday’s election brings Belarus to a juncture in its history that may offer a new page in the country’s long journey to gain its true independence. We support, motivate and inspire those who desire a better future for Belarus and work for this to come true. The Belarusian community also calls on the Canadian government to impose Magnitsky sanctions on Lukashenka regime officials who have engaged in the abuse of human rights and corruption.
About the Belarusian Canadian Alliance
The Belarusian Canadian Alliance was founded in 1948 and is one of the oldest community-based organizations of Canadians of Belarusian descent. It is a non-profit association with a mission to promote the Belarusian cultural heritage in Canada and support the development of civic society in our homeland.
Please contact us at (416) 530 10 25 or (647) 878 87 40 if you need more information.
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Petition created on August 10, 2020