BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

21/12/2006

UN General Assembly Condemns Human Rights Abuses In Belarus

The UN General Assembly on December 20 adopted a resolution on human rights violations in Belarus by a vote of 72 to 32, with 69 states abstaining, Belapan reported. The document condemns Minsk's failure to cooperate with the UN special rapporteur, bring electoral regulations into line with international standards, and hold a free and fair presidential election. It also voices concern about the harassment of opposition activists, nongovernmental organizations, and journalists covering opposition demonstrations, and about the criminal prosecution of opposition leaders. JM

Source:

http://www.rferl.org/newsline/2006/12/3-cee/cee-211206.asp