He is only 26 years old.
His dream is a free and democratic Belarus.
Roman #Protasevich was kidnapped for speaking against the dictator #Lukashenko.
Share this message to support the Global Picket of Solidarity with #Belarus!
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When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.
― Mahatma Gandhi
Палітзняволеная праваабаронца Марфа Рабкова напісала ў лісце пра смерць бацькі:
«Вельмі цяжкі для мяне ўдар, але я змагла ўзяць сябе ў рукі. Таму не хвалюйцеся, жыццё працягваецца далей, у мяне ёсць блізкія і велізарная сям'я ў выглядзе тысячы неабыякавых беларусаў і беларусак»
#Belarus I admire Belarusian women. They showed so much courage, humanity, empathy, dignity and creativity throughout these months (and of course years before). One year ago, the Grand March of Women took place in #Minsk. Nothing is over. #Lukashenko can't change people's minds
It is always a good idea to send a letter/postcard to political prisoners in Belarus. There are 649 of them now. 10 minutes of your time can make their day brighter. #StandWithBelarus
List of polit. prisoners: https://t.co/IWjCByD82h.
How to send letters: https://t.co/PZxfdpehZ9.
Thank you, Warsaw, for such a warm reception! Up to two thousand of Belarusians gathered to greet Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya , Belarus national leader. Many of them were forced to leave when the crackdown started. And each of them works hard to get back home asap.
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Lukashenko's regime not only tortures people, but also proudly shows the 'results' on state TV:an interview with #RamanPratasevich was shown tonight, where he says he respects Lukashenko, as the latter has "balls of steel".
Please look closely at Raman's wrists!
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It’s painful to see “confessions” of Raman Pratasevich. His parents believe he was tortured. This is not Raman I know. This man on Goebbels’ TV is the hostage of the regime, and we must make all possible to release him and the other 460 political prisoners.
Had a meeting with Belarusian & Polish lawyers to discuss how to bring to justice the regime's criminals. The universal jurisdiction gives an opportunity to persecute the regime's thugs in 🇵🇱. Everyone responsible for crimes against humanity in Belarus must be held accountable.
🇺🇸 had warned Lukashenka's regime about this step for long. These sanctions will be the most impactful but won't be the last. The regime could prevent them but chose to continue repressions and flagrant lawlessness in Belarus, now with regard to international norms as well.
Starting my visit to 🇵🇱! I will meet with President, @AndrzejDuda, Mayor of Warsaw @trzaskowski_, politicians & senators to discuss support for repressed Belarusians, free media, sanctions against the regime. A meeting with leaders of the Belarus striking movement is planned too.
@Tsihanouskaya Your love, passion, devotion and courage make you a great wife and an even greater leader.
Take comfort (even if just a bit) knowing people around the world are waking up to what tyrants are doing around the world in the amazing #Belarus#HoldTheLine
My husband, Siarhei Tsikhanouski, was imprisoned by the regime exactly one year ago. Determined, courageous, with a wish to change the future of his country – like millions of Belarusians. Our kids and I miss Siarhei every day. But we believe, we can, we will win. Жыве Беларусь!
So far, the Belarusians have lacked the leverage they needed to force the regime into dialogue over holding free elections & put end to terror. Now,it seems as if they have that leverage.With his thoughtless actions, Lukashenka has shot himself in the foot https://t.co/OfBXrPRfdj
Natallia Pratasevich, mother of Raman Pratasevich, at the meeting in #Warsaw addressed Lukashenka and his thugs: “What for? Why do you make our people suffer? Why do you hate Belarus so much? Is there nothing human left in you?”
✊Despite the tyranny and criminal methods used by the regime, the Belarusian opposition keeps fighting for democracy.
⚪️🔴⚪️Today is the Global Picket of Solidarity with #Belarus.
Give them strength!
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This is me picketing. The brave people of Belarus have been out on the streets daily for a year, protesting the repressions of Lukashenka and his faked "re-election." The RyanAir incident was a wake-up call to the rest of the world: this dictator needs to be gone. Now.