Today I met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Tsikhanouskaya is an advocate for a free and democratic Belarus. Her decision to run in the 2020 presidential election in Belarus after the politically motivated imprisonment of her husband Serhei reflects her determination to support the Belarusian people\u2019s aspirations for a free and democratic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2020 elections, and those held in Belarus since, have been marked by a concerning lack of transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Tsikhanouskaya\u2019s visit is an important reminder to Australians of the situation in Belarus under the Lukashenko regime. Reports that thousands of individuals in Belarus have been unjustly detained, subjected to torture, or forced into exile are alarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lukashenko regime\u2019s support for Russia\u2019s illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine undermines security in Europe. The Australian Government has taken strong action in response, including sanctions on Lukashenko and others supporting Russia\u2019s war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Government reiterates its call on the Lukashenko regime to fully adhere to its obligations under international law and to cease support for Russia\u2019s destabilising actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I commend Ms Tsikhanouskaya\u2019s bravery and her fight for universal values of democracy and human rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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