U.S. Secretary of State Belarus Lukashenko considers sanctions to government officials September 9, 11:05
U.S. Secretary of State Pompei has expressed strong concern over the continued detention and deportation of anti-government officials in Belarus, and has revealed that he is considering sanctions against Lukashenko administration officials.
Belarus continues to protest against Lukashenko's alleged election in the presidential election last month.
On the other hand, the Lukashenko administration increased pressure on the “coordinating council” of the opposition, and the detention of powerful executives and the deportation of foreign countries continued. The accusations against are getting stronger.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeio released a statement on Tuesday, saying that "I am deeply concerned about the situation. In the face of undue oppression, I praise the Belarusian people for free and fair elections." Urged to release those who have been.
He then revealed that he is considering sanctions against officials in the Lukashenko administration.
The EU-European Union is beginning to consider sanctions against the Lukashenko administration, and the pressure of the international community is increasing.