Banning Belarusian citizens from renewing their passports while abroad is another measure that appears to be aimed at restricting freedom of movement and increasing controls on citizens.
This may lead to difficulties for Belarusians who left the country due to political persecution or other reasons and are now abroad, Fakti writes. bg
Such measures are often used by authoritarian regimes to exercise control over citizens and restrict their rights to free movement and travel. This can have serious consequences for those trying to escape repression and persecution.
The international community often condemns such actions by authoritarian regimes and insists on respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
The Belarusian human rights group Viasna estimates that more than 1,500 people are currently behind bars in Belarus as political prisoners.
Journalists and activists in Belarus have faced widespread repression since the August 2020 presidential vote, after which Lukashenko began a sixth presidential term, BTA reported.
2023-09-05 18:52:32
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