THIRD MEETING OF THE ALLIANCE “FOR DEMOCRATIC BELARUS” IN PARIS
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the 3rd meeting of the Parliamentary Alliance “For Democratic Belarus”, organized by the French National Assembly and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. The event brought together over one hundred participants: MPs from fourteen European countries, representatives of two international organizations, Belarusian experts and activists, as well as members of the United Transitional Cabinet and the Coordination Council. The participants signed the Paris Memorandum.
During her visit to Paris, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya met with the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, and the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet.
SUPPORT FOR MEDIA AND CIVIL SOCIETY
As part of her visit to Brussels, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a meeting with representatives of European institutions and the democratic forces of Belarus, organized by the European Commission’s DG ENEST and the European External Action Service. A comprehensive three-year report titled “Civil Society Needs Assessment” was presented, jointly developed by Belarusian representatives from various sectors, including media, human rights, culture, NGOs, and education. The discussion focused on maintaining support for Belarusian civil society amid reductions in US assistance.
EFFORTS TO FREE POLITICAL PRISONERS
The United Transitional Cabinet and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office continue their efforts to improve the infrastructure for supporting released political prisoners. Communication also continues with the United States on the humanitarian track and on mobilizing assistance for those freed.
SECURITY DISCUSSION AT THE RIGA CONFERENCE
The Riga Conference 2025 opened with a side event titled “Belarusian Society Under the Shadow of Militarization”, organized by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Representation of Democratic Belarus in Estonia and Latvia, the Kosciuszko Institute for Security Studies, and BELPOL. The discussion focused on the deepening militarization of Belarus and its wide-ranging consequences for society and regional security – spanning areas from education to the economy. Key points drew on the “Red Paper: EU–Belarus Security Framework 2025”.
BELARUSIANS’ SECURITY IN LITHUANIA
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office continues its work independently of recent changes to its security arrangements. The Lithuanian government has announced that responsibility for the security of Belarusian democratic institutions and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya herself has been transferred to the country’s criminal police, while she remains an official guest of the state, and the Office’s diplomatic accreditation remains in place. This raised concerns regarding safety, and consultations are underway on the further organization of the Belarusian democratic institutions’ work in Lithuania.
MARÍA CORINA MACHADO’S THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated María Corina Machado on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize: “Heartfelt congratulations to María Corina Machado on this well-deserved recognition – the Nobel Peace Prize. Through your courage, steadfast commitment to the values of freedom, and dedication to the struggle for democracy, you inspire millions of people around the world. This award is a tribute to the resilience and faith of the people of Venezuela. I deeply admire and value our friendship. Together, we will overcome everything!” María Corina Machado and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya have maintained contact and participated in joint events.
WORLD DAY AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya released a statement on October 10, marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty: “Belarus remains the only country in Europe where death sentences are still carried out. International human rights organizations have long recognized that death is a radical and inhumane form of punishment that has nothing to do with justice. Yet in our country, people are still being executed. Over 30 years of Lukashenka’s rule, around 350 people have been sentenced to death”.
SOLIDARITY ACTION FOR ANDRZEJ POCZOBUT IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
At the initiative of Małgorzata Gosiewska, Chair of the EP Delegation for Relations with Belarus, MEPs held a solidarity action for political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut, who has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize.
MEDIA
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave interviews and comments to BelSAT (1, 2) (Belarus), DW Belarus, DW (International), Polskie Radio Trójka (Poland), and Berlingske (Denmark).
МЕДЫЯ
БелСАТ (Беларусь), БелСАТ (Беларусь), DW Беларусь, DW, Polske Radio Trojka (Польшча), Berlingske (Данія)
