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"en.20121026.23.5-279-000"2
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Since 1995, according to observers from the OSCE and other international organisations, not a single election held in Belarus has met international standards. Human rights and civil freedoms continue to be violated in the country, while political opponents are persecuted. Not one representative of the opposition was elected in September’s parliamentary elections. The new parliament will consist of members of five political parties that only represent the regime. The opposition forces were unable to unite and establish a common election strategy. Independent observers reported many violations. I voted in favour of this resolution because it expresses concern over the steadily worsening situation as regards people’s fundamental rights and freedoms in Belarus. As in previous EP resolutions, we demand the immediate release and rehabilitation of all political prisoners and a moratorium on executions. We call on the EU Member States to continue to use all initiatives aimed at developing the Belarusian civil society in order to raise awareness of the need for political, economic and social change in the country."@en1
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