The European Union announced that it would launch sanctions against individuals in Belarus

China News Agency, Brussels, August 19 (reporter de Yongjian) – European Union leaders held a video conference on the situation in Belarus on the 19th. After the meeting, European Council President Michelle Obama announced that the European Union would launch sanctions against “a considerable number” of individuals in Belarus. According to the conclusion of the meeting released by Michelle Michelle on the same day, the leaders of EU Member States discussed the situation in Belarus after the presidential election on August 9, and paid close attention to the development of the situation. They believed that “the election on August 9 is neither free nor fair, so we do not recognize the election results”. < / P > < p > the conclusion claims that the improper use of force by the Belarusian authorities against peaceful protestors is unacceptable, calls for the immediate and unconditional release of illegally detained persons, the protection of the personal safety of non-governmental organizations and opposition figures, and hopes to conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation into all allegations of abuse of force. < / P > < p > the conclusion confirms that the EU will soon launch sanctions against “a considerable number” of individuals in Belarus against those responsible for “using force and falsifying election results”. The EU calls on the Belarusian authorities to resolve the crisis by calling on the Belarusian authorities to stop violence, cool down the situation, and conduct extensive dialogue throughout the country. For this purpose, the EU is ready to help, including supporting the organization for security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to facilitate dialogue between the Belarusian parties. However, if the situation worsens, the relationship between Belarus and the EU will be undertaken Fruit. This is the first time that the high-level EU has responded comprehensively to the situation in Belarus since August 9. Later on the 19th, at an online press conference, Michelle reiterated that the EU would investigate the responsibility of relevant personnel in Belarus, but did not disclose the names, identities and other information of the sanctioned persons. < p > < p > in 2011, the European Union once accused Belarus of “cheating” in the presidential election, which led to the “deterioration” of the situation, and then launched an arms embargo against Belarus, which continues to this day. From 1999 to 2000, Belarus witnessed the disappearance of opposition personages, businessmen and journalists. For this reason, the European Union launched sanctions in 2004. At present, four individuals involved in the case are listed as sanctions by the EU Elephant. (end)