A registered draft of the 21st Government Program outlines conditions under which international measures will be escalated against Belarus. The document stipulates that if Belarus continues to support Russian aggression against Ukraine or engages in hybrid attacks targeting the European Union or Ukraine, the international community intends to intensify isolation and exert greater pressure. Beyond geopolitical concerns, the program details specific demands directed at the Belarusian regime concerning its domestic human rights record.
Authorities are urged to take action to release political prisoners, halt acts of torture, and ensure medical aid reaches detained political prisoners. Furthermore, the document calls for the restoration of professional licenses for lawyers who have defended political detainees, alongside guaranteeing genuine legal representation for all citizens. In addition to these human rights mandates, the program commits to continuing to raise the issue of the allegedly unsafe Astravyets nuclear power plant within international forums.
Another key focus area is seeking accountability from Minsk regarding instances of illegal migration. These stated objectives reflect a comprehensive diplomatic approach aimed at pressuring Belarus on multiple fronts—from adherence to international law to fundamental guarantees of civil liberties for its population.
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