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[Max Pyziur <pyz@brama.com>]

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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 17:35:05 -0400
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Subject: Belarus: Actions Taken Against Union of Belarusian Poles

   Press Statement
   Tom Casey, Acting Spokesman
   Washington, DC
   August 2, 2005



   Belarus: Actions Taken Against Union of Belarusian Poles


   The United States condemns the actions taken by the Belarusian government
   against the Union of Belarusian Poles. The arrest of the Union 's members, the
   closure of its newspaper, and use of riot police to seize the Union's office
   are part of a continuing pattern of harassment against those seeking to
   peacefully express their views.


   In the past two months Belarus has closed 80 percent of the local offices of
   three major parties, jailed activists, and levied massive fines against the few
   remaining independent newspapers. The United States calls on Belarus'
   leadership to end these abuses and to respect the rights of the Belarusian
   people.

   2005/754

   Released on August 2, 2005

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