On 29 June 2026, the United Kingdom’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, delivered a statement to the UN Human Rights Council’s Interactive Dialogue on Belarus in Geneva. Sanders thanked the Special Rapporteur for his report and expressed deep concern over the worsening human‑rights situation in Belarus. She highlighted continued arbitrary detention, the targeting of journalists and civil‑society activists, and the lack of due process in detention facilities. The statement noted the Belarusian authorities’ refusal to cooperate with UN mechanisms. The UK reaffirmed its support for accountability measures and its solidarity with Belarusian civil society, both within the country and in exile, and pledged to document violations and hold perpetrators accountable. Sanders also warned of a climate of fear and legislative restrictions aimed at curbing dissent.
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