Belarus anti-government women accused of raising issues at the UN Security Council

Belarusian anti-government woman accused of raising issues at the UN Security Council 12:30, August 21

In the former Soviet Belarus, where turmoil has continued after the presidential election, anti-government women, who were candidates for opposition, were told by the UN Security Council that the opposition's pressure on activities to retire President Lukashenko has increased. I appealed to address the issue.

In Belarus, an anti-government group has started a new organization with the aim of retiring President Lukashenko, after alleged wrongdoing in the presidential election on the 9th of this month.

Prosecutor General Konuk announced on April 20 that he had embarked on an investigation, saying that "it would try to deprive the state of power and undermine the security of the country." This organization is seeking dialogue with the administration in order to realize a change of administration through re-elections, but the Lukashenko administration has shown a willingness to intensify pressure.

In response, President Lukashenko's opposition, Mr. Tikhanovskaya, met with Estonia's foreign minister Reinsal, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, on the 20th. I have an obligation to protect it" and appealed to the Security Council to address this issue.

On the 19th, Mr. Chihanovskaya sent a message addressed to the heads of the EU = European Union and called for cooperation toward the redemption of the presidential election, and strengthened the movement to cooperate with the international community to break the situation. I am.

President Macron "I want to mediate dialogue with Russia"

While anti-government groups are calling for dialogue in the Belarusian situation, France's President Macron and German Chancellor Merkel, who met on the 20th, acknowledged that it is essential for both sides to have a dialogue. It was.

In addition, President Macron said, "If the people of Belarus want, the EU-European Union will be ready to support dialogue with Russia as an intermediary," and the EU will also influence the Lukashenko administration if requested. He expressed his desire to mediate the dialogue with Russia.

"The liberation and non-violence of detainees, the freedom to express their opinions, and the right to make demonstrations are irreplaceable for the courageous citizens of Belarus," Merkel said. Was shown.