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<P><BIG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400">Thousands of protestors who took to
the streets against “Europe’s Last Dictator” in Belarus, were met with
<STRONG>brutal police aggression.</STRONG> In less than 24 hours, EU
leaders meet to talk about Europe’s response. Tell the EU to <STRONG>stand
with the people of Belarus</STRONG> and to call for new
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<P><BIG>Hi,</BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>"The last dictator of Europe", Belarus’ President Aleksandr
Lukashenko,</B> has been ruling Belarus with an iron grip for 26 years,
suppressing democracy and smashing any dissent. But his hold on power may
finally come to an end. [1]</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>Two weeks ago, Lukashenko <B>proclaimed another electoral win, despite
clear signs that the election was rigged.</B> This time it was too much for the
people of Belarus! </BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>Thousands marched on the streets</B> to challenge the result. These
brave defenders of democracy were met by riot police, and dozens were beaten and
injured. <B>More than 6,000 people were arrested.</B> [2]</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>What matters now is the EU’s response -- <B>the EU can stand up to
Lukashenko by refusing to recognise him as the President and support free and
fair elections as soon as possible.</B></BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>In 24 hours, EU leaders will have a special meeting to come up with a
response to the situation in Belarus.</B> [3] If there is an outcry from all
corners of Europe before they meet, we can make sure this meeting is not just
talk but leads to action.</BIG></P>
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<P><BIG><B>What happened this summer in Belarus cannot be called elections:</B>
main opponents were either imprisoned or barred from registration. [4]
Lukashenko's main opponent in the elections, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was forced
to leave the country and is now in exile in the EU, in Lithuania. [5]</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>The EU has already signalled that it will issue sanctions against
President Lukashenko and the ruling elite, but this is not enough. [6]</BIG></P>
<P><BIG><B>The people of Belarus have the right to decide on their future and
freely elect their leader.</B> And violent repression of peaceful protesters has
no place in Europe. Show support for the protesters and let’s make sure the EU
calls for new elections as soon as possible.</BIG></P>
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<P><BIG>In solidarity with peaceful protesters,</BIG></P>
<P><BIG>David (London), Marta (Warsaw), Giulio (Rome), and the entire WeMove
Europe team</BIG></P>
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<P><SMALL>References:<BR>[1]
https:<SPAN>//ipi</SPAN>.media/four-journalists-jailed-as-belarus-cracks-down-on-opposition-reporting/<BR>[2]
https:<SPAN>//www.theguardian</SPAN>.com/world/2020/aug/12/belarus-protesters-and-police-clash-for-third-night-as-eu-threatens-sanctions<BR>[3]
https:<SPAN>//twitter</SPAN>.com/eucopresident/status/1295293072918614018<BR>[4]https:<SPAN>//www.euractiv</SPAN>.com/section/europe-s-east/opinion/what-is-happening-in-belarus-cannot-be-called-elections/<BR>[5]
https:<SPAN>//www.theguardian</SPAN>.com/world/2020/aug/10/belarus-opposition-candidate-rejects-election-result-protests-svetlana-tikhanovskaya-lukashenko<BR>[6]
https:<SPAN>//www.dw</SPAN>.com/en/belarus-eu-sanctions/a-54564440</SMALL></P>
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