Belarusian anti-government “re-starting presidential election” calling for EU cooperation 21:06 August 19
In Belarus, the former Soviet Union, an opposition group seeking the resignation of President Lukashenko sent a message addressed to the heads of the EU-European Union and called for cooperation toward the redemption of the presidential election.
In the former Soviet Belarus, President Lukashenko said he had elected six elections in the presidential election held on the 9th of this month, while opposition groups continued to protest and strike because of "injustice". The EU, which supports it, is expected to hold an emergency summit on 19th to further strengthen the pressure on the Lukashenko administration.
Prior to this, Mr. Chihanovskaya, who was a candidate for the opposition in the election, sent a message in English to the leaders of the EU and called for not accepting the result of this election as "President Lukashenko lost legitimacy". Called for cooperation to re-election under an international election watchdog.
In addition, Mr. Chikhanovskaya created a "coordination council" consisting of representatives of civil society groups and experts, and emphasized the idea of aiming for a peaceful change of government.
President Lukashenko stated that he was "attempting to take power" against such movements by the anti-politics, and he refused to admit.
Japanese Foreign Affairs spokesman discourse "stop violence and detention of rally participants"
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced its second foreign affairs spokesman talk about the turmoil in Belarus following the presidential election last week.
In it, he said, "I'm watching the situation with concern, and telling Belarusian authorities against violence and arbitrary detention against participants in peaceful protest rallies, and against detainees. Immediately stop alleged inappropriate treatment."
He added, ``We strongly urge that there be dialogue among a wide range of political powers in Belarus, reflecting the will of the people, and ensuring the stability and development of Belarus in a manner that complies with the rule of law and the principles of democracy. I expect it."