Belarusian opponent calls on Emmanuel Macron to be "a mediator"

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, August 9, 2020 in Minsk.

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To resolve the crisis in Belarus, the leader of the opposition, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, called on Emmanuel Macron to be "the mediator we badly need", she said on Monday.

“We are in dire need of mediation to prevent more blood from being shed.

Mr. Macron could be this mediator and could be able to influence Mr. Putin, with whom he has good relations, ”said Svetlana Tikhanovskaïa.

"It is clear that Lukashenko must go"

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Vilnius on Monday, where Lithuanian leaders await his clear support against the regime in neighboring Belarus and Russian pressure, in the aftermath of further massive protests in Minsk.

On Sunday, Emmanuel Macron took a strong stand against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, supported by Vladimir Putin.

“What is happening in Belarus is a crisis of power, an authoritarian power which cannot accept the logic of democracy and which clings by force.

It is clear that Lukashenko must leave, ”he declared to the

Belarusian opponent Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has announced that she wishes to meet the French president during his visit.

Historic protests have taken place in Belarus since the disputed election on August 9 of President Alexander Lukashenko.

Thousands of people marched every week to denounce his re-election deemed fraudulent, despite police repression.

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