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Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime


Published on 2024-12-10 06:40:52 - MSN
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  • Scotland's External Affairs and Health Secretaries are urging the UK Government to put pressure on the Lukashenko regime in Belarus to ensure the release of all political prisoners. In a letter sent on Human Rights Day on December 10,

The Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to increase pressure on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's regime due to its support for Russia's actions in Ukraine and its domestic human rights abuses. This plea comes in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Belarus has been accused of facilitating Russian military operations. The Scottish Government's statement highlights concerns over the Lukashenko regime's oppressive tactics, including the suppression of political opposition, media censorship, and the jailing of critics. The call for action also references the need for international solidarity with the Belarusian people and the promotion of democratic values and human rights.

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