2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Belarus
BUREAU OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND LABOR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Belarus during the year. Significant…
On the Parliamentary Elections and the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Belarus
On the Parliamentary Elections and the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Belarus As delivered by Ambassador Michael R. Carpenter to the Permanent Council, Vienna…
Condemning Sham Parliamentary and Local Elections in Belarus
PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 25, 2024 The United States condemns the Lukashenka regime’s sham parliamentary and local elections that concluded today in…
Condemnation of the Lukashenka Regime’s Raids on Former Political Prisoners
STATEMENT BY MATTHEW MILLER, SPOKESPERSON January 25, 2024 Condemnation of the Lukashenka Regime’s Raids on Former Political Prisoners The United States condemns the Lukashenka regime’s…
First Strategic Dialogue between the United States and the Belarusian Democratic Movement and Civil...
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 8, 2023 The Department of State hosted the first Strategic Dialogue between the United States Government and the…
Treasury Targets Belarusian Revenue Generators for Lukashenka, Human Rights Abuses, and Cogs in Russia’s...
December 5, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 11 entities and seven individuals…
Guidelines for U.S. Diplomatic Mission Support to Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders
Human Rights Defenders Guidance The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles at the center of our foreign policy. These Guidelines…
Condemnation of the Lukashenka Regime’s Prohibition on Renewing Passports for Belarusians Abroad
Statement by Matthew Miller, Spokesperson September 7, 2023 The Lukashenka regime’s decision to stop providing overseas passport services harms thousands of Belarusians living abroad and…
Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions to Hold the Lukashenka Regime to Account on the Third Anniversary...
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 9, 2023 Today marks three years since the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and the Alyaksandr…
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Belarus
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The constitution grants the freedom to profess and practice any religious belief but prohibits religious activities directed against the sovereignty of the state,…
Mission Belarus August 9 Press Statement
Three years ago, tens of thousands of Belarusians from all walks of life took to the streets to demand change in response to the fraudulent…
Belarus Independence Day
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 3, 2023 On the occasion of Belarus’ official Independence Day, the people of the United States…
2022 Country Report on Human Rights Practices: Belarus
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Belarus is an authoritarian state. The constitution provides for a directly elected president who is head of state and a bicameral parliament, the…
Over 1,500 Political Prisoners in Belarus
Statement By Secretary Antony J. Blinken May 20, 2023 On the eve of the Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, we condemn the Lukashenka…
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE NOVEMBER 2, 2022 A free and independent press plays a critical role in promoting democracy and…
Joint Statement on Ukraine
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson October 23, 2022 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of…
Release of the President’s National Security Strategy
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 12, 2022 The United States’ National Security Strategy lays out a vision for a free, open,…
UN General Assembly Resolution Condemning Russia’s Attempted Annexation of Ukraine’s Territory
Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State October 12, 2022 Today’s remarkable vote at the United Nations General Assembly is a powerful reminder…
