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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2804(RSP))

On the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus

B-10-2024-0054

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Thijs Reuten

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This resolution condemns the repression in Belarus since the 2020 election and urges the release of all political prisoners. It calls on Belarus to respect detainees' rights, and on the EU to support prisoners and their families. It also raises concerns about Interpol abuse and asks Serbia not to extradite Andrei Gnyot.

Key points

  1. Urges Belarusian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all remaining political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons.
  2. Expresses concern about the unknown status of many political prisoners, including named individuals held incommunicado and reportedly ill or tortured.
  3. Calls on Belarus to comply with international obligations, inform about detainees, provide medical treatment, and allow access for lawyers, families, and the ICRC.
  4. Calls on the EU and Member States to support prisoners and families by requesting release, summoning ambassadors, granting humanitarian visas, and providing rehabilitation and financial support.
  5. Expresses concern about Interpol arrest warrant abuse and calls on Serbia to refrain from extraditing Andrei Gnyot, and on the EU to monitor the case.
  6. Reiterates solidarity with the people of Belarus and their aspirations for human rights and democracy.

Who is affected

  • Political prisoners and arbitrarily detained persons in Belarus, including named individuals.
  • The Belarusian authorities, who are urged to release prisoners and respect rights.
  • The EU and its Member States, called on to support prisoners and monitor Serbia.
  • Serbia, as an EU candidate country, called on not to extradite Andrei Gnyot.

Figures and deadlines

  • About 1,350 political prisoners remain in prison.