[wanabidii] Press Releases: Human Rights in Belarus on the Anniversary of the Crackdown of December 19, 2010

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Human Rights in Belarus on the Anniversary of the Crackdown of December 19, 2010 12/18/2014 03:52 PM EST Human Rights in Belarus on the Anniversary of the Crackdown of December 19, 2010 Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 18, 2014 It has been four years since the Belarusian Government launched a repressive crackdown on civil society, independent media, and the democratic opposition.  We remember those who remain wrongly imprisoned and call for the immediate and unconditional release of all Belarusian political prisoners and the complete respect for their political and civil rights.  We also encourage Belarus to honor the U.S.-Belarus December 2010 joint statement, which acknowledges that enhanced respect for democracy and human rights remains essential to the progress of Belarus and its citizens, and is central to improving bilateral relations.  Honoring these values is particularly important in light of the upcoming 2015 presidential elections. Increased respect for democracy and human rights will also boost prosperity and economic growth, thus strengthening Belarusian sovereignty and independence, which the United States unequivocally and firmly supports. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

Share this :