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… thanks the Special Rapporteur for her latest report. Australia remains deeply concerned by the human rights situation in Belarus. The recent commemoration of World Day Against the Death Penalty is a reminder that Belarus remains the only country in Europe that retains and applies the death penalty for certain serious crimes. We note Belarus’ Criminal Code has been amended to allow the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism. Australia reiterates its …
… UNGA 76 – Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the SR on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Ms Anaïs Marin 25 October 2021 Joint Statement on behalf of a cross regional group of countries* Thank you, Chair. … me further to express our unequivocal and full support for your mandate. More than a year has passed since the people of Belarus saw their hopes to elect a democratically elected leader of the country brutally dashed Since then, they have … journalist and his companion, and we also condemn its, attempt to forcibly repatriate a Belarusian Olympian from Japan to Belarus and the instrumentalisation of migrants in vulnerable situations for political purposes. Belarus state-sponsored …
… Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls - 25 June 2025 Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus - 26 June 2025 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report and oral update of the Special … and embracing the diverse experiences of all women and girls. Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus - 26 June 2025 Thank you, Special Rapporteur. Australia deplores the Belarusian Government's continued denial of … civil and political rights. We support the democratic aspirations of Belarusians for a free, democratic and independent Belarus. No election can be considered free, fair or in line with international standards when it is held in a climate of …
… Moldova is a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace and the EU's Eastern Partnership along with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, and Ukraine. Australia supports Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting efforts of the … Moldova is a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace and the EU's Eastern Partnership along with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, and Ukraine. Australia supports Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting efforts of the …
… Statements Universal Periodic Review of Andorra, Statement by Australia, 6 November 2025 Universal Periodic Review of Belarus, Statement by Australia, 3 November 2025 Universal Periodic Review of Bulgaria, Statement by Australia, 6 November … of such laws being used to restrict the freedom of expression of human rights defenders. Universal Periodic Review of Belarus, Statement by Australia, 3 November 2025 Thank you. Australia is deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus. There is clear evidence the Belarusian Government has systematically suppressed all forms of organised opposition …
… Russia aims to bypass sanctions and maintain cross-border trade and access to foreign currency. Of note, the President of Belarus has also expressed his support for Belarusian banks to increase their use of cryptocurrency in an attempt to … sanctioned or high-risk jurisdictions: Cryptocurrency transactions involving sanctioned jurisdictions (e.g. Russia, Belarus or Iran) would be considered high risk for sanctions contraventions. Kyrgyzstan is also considered to be a high-risk …
… to Xinjiang at the earliest opportunity. Australia is concerned about the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Belarus exercising their democratic freedoms, and the arbitrary detention of protesters, journalists and opposition members. We call for Belarus to end the violence and respect the human rights of the Belarusian people. 302 Words … Australia is proud to have …
… Russia is also a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Union State of Russia and Belarus, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Commonwealth … between Australian state, territory and local governments and public universities, and universities in Russia (or Belarus), must be notified under the Foreign Arrangements Scheme. For more information see the Foreign Arrangements Scheme …
… against peaceful protesters and journalists must end. Australia remains troubled by the human rights situation in Belarus , including the use of violence against peaceful protesters and the absence of free and fair elections. The …