Pavol Demes, Former Foreign Minister of Slovak Republic: :: Charter'97 :: News

“For this recent week the Belarusian people have been demonstrating heroism and highest patriotism of in the highest degree. On the other side there is a government headed by self-adoring autocrat, which has demonstrated its uncivilized nature, fear and acts of terrorism against its own people. The events on the 88th anniversary of the Belarusian People’s Republic Proclamation are to become a part of history of Belarus’ fight for Freedom and European future.

I am certain that the entire democratic world would not only condemn cruelty of “Lukashenka –KGB” regime, but would make practical steps which would help the democratic forces of Belarus in their struggle.

Belarus is not only a neighbour of the EU, but of Russia as well. Russia is a presiding country in the G8, and since May this year it would take the same position in the Council of Europe. Today Russia has a chance to show the whole world that the human rights situation in the brotherly Slave state is as important for it, as for the EU”.