“We call on the Lukashenko regime to reverse these anti-democratic actions, end its systematic campaign of repression against its people, media and opposition parties, and release political prisoners. Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement regarding the recent elections held in Belarus on February 25, 2024: February 26, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada “Canada rejects Belarus’ latest so-called “elections” where opposition has been suppressed, media silenced and political prisoners kept behind bars. By refusing to let observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) monitor results, Belarus has continued to disregard the democratic rights of its people. “Canada stands with Belarusians’ aspirations to live in a free, democratic, and sovereign Belarus, without fear of oppression.”
