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- … 18 September 2020 Download print version Joint Statement led by Canada on Internet shutdowns in Belarus, 18 September 2020 [DOCX 20 KB] We, the signatories, are deeply troubled by and condemn the recently reported and ongoing use of partial and complete Internet shutdowns, as well as targeted content blocking, by the Government of Belarus in the aftermath of the fraudulent 2020 Belarusian presidential elections. Shutdowns and blocking or filtering of … media and other digital communication platforms, further erode civic space. We will continue to stand with the people of Belarus, who are making their voices heard in spite of these oppressive measures, and we are especially heartened by the …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/45th-session-human-rights-council/joint-statement-internet-shutdowns-belarus
- … Statement on behalf of the co-chairs of the UN Group of Friends for the Protection of Journalists on the situation in Belarus 28 September 2020 New York The co-chairs of the United Nations Group of Friends for the Protection of Journalists – … of Friends and the UN Member States, express their profound concern over the deteriorating situation of human rights in Belarus, including multiple reports of harassment, arbitrary arrests, intensifying persecution and detention of journalists … the Belarusian people to access and share information. This is compounding in an atmosphere of fear among the people of Belarus, and journalists in particular, as some of them reportedly no longer feel safe to wear their identification vests …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/unga-third-committee-statements/75th-session/joint-statement-protection-journalists-belarus-28-september-2020 -
- … its strong condemnation of the Belarusian Government’s complicity in Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We call on Belarus to cease its support of Russia’s war of aggression. Australia is alarmed by the Belarusian Government’s continued … the challenging work undertaken by grass-roots civil society organisations, including those in exile, and is dismayed by Belarus’ ever-shrinking civic space. We are also concerned by laws recently introduced by the Belarusian Government that … mechanisms can the international community support to respond to the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus? … Australia reiterates its strong condemnation of the Belarusian Government’s complicity in Russia’s illegal …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/56th-session-human-rights-council/interactive-dialogue-report-special-rapporteur-situation-human-rights-belarus
- … Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue OHCHR Oral Update on Belarus 24 September 2021 Australian Statement Australia thanks the High Commissioner and her office for their oral update. We note with deep sadness and concern the recent anniversary of flawed presidential elections in Belarus, and the arrest of human rights defenders in July 2021. We have also witnessed the regrettable erosion of media independence in Belarus. Australia calls for the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained for exercising their legitimate rights …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/48th-session-human-rights-council/australian-statement-interactive-dialogue-ohchr-oral-update-belarus-24-september-2021 -
- … against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025 – 16 September 2025 Oral update of the Group of Independent Experts on Belarus – 19 September 2025 Oral update of the COI Ukraine – 19 September 2025 Interactive Dialogue with the Special … growing restrictions on independent civil society actors and human rights defenders, including in Russia, China, Myanmar, Belarus, DPRK, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Georgia. Australia remains gravely concerned by OHCHR, Special Procedure Mandate … its commendable efforts to mediate conflicts through peaceful means. Oral update of the Group of Independent Experts on Belarus – 19 September 2025 We thank the Independent Experts for their sobering update. Australia is deeply concerned and …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/60th-session-human-rights-council
- … Special Rapporteur for her latest report. We express serious concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus. We are deeply disappointed by Belarus’ lack of cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and culture of impunity. Australia notes with regret … strongly condemns the Belarusian Government’s role in this unprovoked, unjustified and illegal invasion. We regret Belarus’ Criminal Code has been amended to impose the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism. Australia reiterates …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/national-statement-during-interactive-dialogue-special-rapporteur-belarus-28-june-2022 -
- … Human Rights Council 46th session Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Belarus (res. 45/1) 25 February 2021 Joint statement delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Mr. Jeppe … states. We reaffirm our strong condemnation of the systematic and massive human rights violations and abuses reported in Belarus. Particularly, we are deeply concerned about the reported use by the Belarusian authorities of torture and other … UK USA … We reaffirm our strong condemnation of the systematic and massive human rights violations and abuses reported in Belarus. Particularly, we are deeply concerned about the reported use by the Belarusian authorities of torture and other …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/46th-session-human-rights-council/joint-statement-interactive-dialogue-high-commissioner-belarus -
- … for his report and condemn in the strongest terms those responsible for systematic violations of human rights in Belarus. We are disturbed by the inadequate response of the Belarusian authorities to the recommendations of international … of expression and association. We also condemn the shocking accounts of repression and abuse of dissenting voices in Belarus, resulting in the erosion of civil society. Australia commends the courageous advocacy of civil society … leave their country due to unrelenting harassment and persecution. Australia asks: what more can the Council do to demand Belarus end its policy of repression? … Australia commends the courageous advocacy of civil society organisations, human …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/national-statement-during-interactive-dialogue-high-commissioner-report-belarus-22-march-2023 -
- … Australia thanks the Acting High Commissioner for her interim oral update which maintains the necessary global focus on Belarus’ human rights violations. We are struck by Belarus’ lack of cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and the impunity of those who have violated or … repression of its own citizens but also its aiding of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We are concerned that Belarus’ Criminal Code has been amended to allow the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism. Australia reiterates its …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/interim-oral-update-high-commissioner-situation-human-rights-belarus-23-september-2022 -
- … Human Rights Council – 47th session Interactive Dialogue on the human rights situation in Belarus 5 July 2021 Australian Statement Australia thanks the Special Rapporteur for her report on the human rights situation in Belarus. We strongly condemn the Belarusian Government’s forced military interception of Ryanair Flight FR4978, and … incident. Australia is concerned by the Belarusian Government’s broader campaign to erode independent and free media in Belarus, which has only worsened since its opaque presidential election last August. This was exemplified by the …https://dfat.gov.au/international-relations/themes/human-rights/hrc-statements/47th-session-human-rights-council/national-statement-human-rights-situation-belarus-during-interactive-dialogue-special-rapporteur-5-july-2021 -