BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

17/02/2010

EU supports Poland over Belarus minority

The European Union has stated that the harassment of the Polish minority in Belarus is unacceptable, a statement issued on Tuesday by EU chief diplomat Catherine Ashton said.

"These developments undermine our efforts to strengthen relations between the European Union and Belarus," Ms Ashton said, warning that Belarus' inclusion in the EU Eastern Partnership initiative is conditional on the steps it takes towards democratization and upholding human rights.

As many as 40 members of the Polish minority were detained last week by members of the Belarusian militia. (GP)

Source:

http://www.wbj.pl/article-48517-eu-supports-poland-over-belarus-minority.html?typ=ise


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