Aleksandr Lukashenko and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on independent journalism:
LUKASHENKO: “The press, including the so-called new media, become an instrument that unscrupulous politicians and political technologists use to achieve their ambitions. Unconstrained by things like objectivity, honesty, and morals, they threaten our historical, cultural, universal human values, informational sovereignty, and statehood.”
He wants the members of the pro-regime Belarusian Union of Journalists to find a way to counter the aggressive destructive influence on the minds of Belarusians: “This is the line of defence that we must hold together in the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. In honour of our ancestors who gave our homeland peace and freedom, we are obligated to protect the nation from the extremism and radicalism of the new times.”
TSIKHANOUSKAYA: “Even at war the ‘press’ vest marks an untouchable person. They don't touch journalists as well as medics even in the hottest warzones but not in Belarus because the regime doesn't need honest journalism.
Peaceful Belarusians aren't part of the regime. We know that the journalists from the independent media are heroes. The countries of Europe know it as well and are ready to support the journalists of Belarus: both those who had to leave the country and those who bravely fight for the truth on the streets of our cities. Thanks to the independent media, the Oxford Dictionary named the word Belarusian the word of August.
And most importantly, thanks to the independent media, the entire world knows about the terror of this regime and about everything that the Belarusians do to live in a new free country.”
LUKASHENKO: “The press, including the so-called new media, become an instrument that unscrupulous politicians and political technologists use to achieve their ambitions. Unconstrained by things like objectivity, honesty, and morals, they threaten our historical, cultural, universal human values, informational sovereignty, and statehood.”
He wants the members of the pro-regime Belarusian Union of Journalists to find a way to counter the aggressive destructive influence on the minds of Belarusians: “This is the line of defence that we must hold together in the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory. In honour of our ancestors who gave our homeland peace and freedom, we are obligated to protect the nation from the extremism and radicalism of the new times.”
TSIKHANOUSKAYA: “Even at war the ‘press’ vest marks an untouchable person. They don't touch journalists as well as medics even in the hottest warzones but not in Belarus because the regime doesn't need honest journalism.
Peaceful Belarusians aren't part of the regime. We know that the journalists from the independent media are heroes. The countries of Europe know it as well and are ready to support the journalists of Belarus: both those who had to leave the country and those who bravely fight for the truth on the streets of our cities. Thanks to the independent media, the Oxford Dictionary named the word Belarusian the word of August.
And most importantly, thanks to the independent media, the entire world knows about the terror of this regime and about everything that the Belarusians do to live in a new free country.”
FOR “PROTEST MOOD” ● The assistant secretary was fired from the Ministry of Forestry
Alesya Garkusha worked in the ministry for almost 2 years. Before her dismissal, Minister Drozha expressed dissatisfaction with her work, including support for protests. Garkusha did not go to the rallies, her protest mood consisted of likes and reposts on Facebook.
Alesya Garkusha worked in the ministry for almost 2 years. Before her dismissal, Minister Drozha expressed dissatisfaction with her work, including support for protests. Garkusha did not go to the rallies, her protest mood consisted of likes and reposts on Facebook.
Doctors at the Republican Cardiology Center and workers at Minsk Motor Plant have joined “0 ‰” action in support of a doctor and a journalist both detained after publishing results of Raman Bandarenka’s medical tests.
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov has visited Aleksandr Lukashenko.
“First of all, I would like to convey you the best wishes from Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin]. He has confirmed everything you had agreed with him before, especially in Sochi,” Sergey Lavrov said.
The head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled that earlier the Belarusian head of state put forward several initiatives. According to the minister, they are very important for the Belarusian society. “As President Putin has repeatedly stressed, we are interested to see these initiatives get through. If we can do something to support them, we are always open for this,” Lavrov added.
Translated from Soviet Russian into English, it means: hey, how's your constitutional reform going?
“First of all, I would like to convey you the best wishes from Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin]. He has confirmed everything you had agreed with him before, especially in Sochi,” Sergey Lavrov said.
The head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled that earlier the Belarusian head of state put forward several initiatives. According to the minister, they are very important for the Belarusian society. “As President Putin has repeatedly stressed, we are interested to see these initiatives get through. If we can do something to support them, we are always open for this,” Lavrov added.
Translated from Soviet Russian into English, it means: hey, how's your constitutional reform going?
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has commented on Lukashenko's agreements with Russia:
“No matter what Aleksandr Lukashenko may agree to, he has lost the support of the Belarusian people. This means that all his deals and agreements will be reviewed and canceled by the new government.
We have always advocated and continue to advocate friendly and partnership relations with Russia. But independence and sovereignty cannot be bargained for.”
“No matter what Aleksandr Lukashenko may agree to, he has lost the support of the Belarusian people. This means that all his deals and agreements will be reviewed and canceled by the new government.
We have always advocated and continue to advocate friendly and partnership relations with Russia. But independence and sovereignty cannot be bargained for.”
100+ EMPLOYEES WENT ON STRIKE AT BELARUSKALII ● 200 Belarusians downed tools in total
There are more than 100 Belaruskalii employees who went on strike. Today the strike committee has reported about the 101st striker. The total number of Belarusians gone on strike is about 200, according to BYSOL Foundation. The list also includes 29 workers from Hrodna Azot and 17 Belarusian Railways employees.
In the morning of 1 December, two more Belaruskali workers joined the strike: mine tractor driver Viktor Gurinovich and mine electric engineer Pavel Zhikh. A day before, Antonina Vyukhina, operator of filling-up stations for special vehicles at Belaruskali joined and officially supported the demands of the strike committee of Belaruskali.
There are more than 100 Belaruskalii employees who went on strike. Today the strike committee has reported about the 101st striker. The total number of Belarusians gone on strike is about 200, according to BYSOL Foundation. The list also includes 29 workers from Hrodna Azot and 17 Belarusian Railways employees.
In the morning of 1 December, two more Belaruskali workers joined the strike: mine tractor driver Viktor Gurinovich and mine electric engineer Pavel Zhikh. A day before, Antonina Vyukhina, operator of filling-up stations for special vehicles at Belaruskali joined and officially supported the demands of the strike committee of Belaruskali.
“IT IS SILLY TO BE AFRAID OF A LITTLE JAIL TIME WHEN THERE IS GULAG UNFOLDING IN THE COUNTRY”
Svetlana Solodkaya and her son Ivan were beaten by the riot cops in August. They filed a complaint about the actions of the officers but recently received a refusal to investigate this case.
“A police officer carries no responsibilities for bodily harm inflicted as a result of the lawful use of physical force if he didn't cross the limits for reasonable self-defense or crime-prevention measures,” the refusal letter reads.
Now, Svetlana says, they will likely get charged with participation in an unsanctioned mass event. She isn't afraid of a fine or arrest, though: “If they put me in jail, I'll do the time. They will let me out sooner or later. Because it is silly to be afraid of a little jail time when there is GULAG unfolding in the country.”
Svetlana Solodkaya and her son Ivan were beaten by the riot cops in August. They filed a complaint about the actions of the officers but recently received a refusal to investigate this case.
“A police officer carries no responsibilities for bodily harm inflicted as a result of the lawful use of physical force if he didn't cross the limits for reasonable self-defense or crime-prevention measures,” the refusal letter reads.
Now, Svetlana says, they will likely get charged with participation in an unsanctioned mass event. She isn't afraid of a fine or arrest, though: “If they put me in jail, I'll do the time. They will let me out sooner or later. Because it is silly to be afraid of a little jail time when there is GULAG unfolding in the country.”