Campaign News

17:17, 19.03.2007

Belarus authorities reject compromise and say ‘no’ to March 25 celebrations

Belarus authorities have denied the celebration of Belarusian Freedom Day in the October (Kalinouski) square. They also threaten organizers with criminal charges.

“The authorities have not passed maturity test. It is their mistake, they have consciously opted for confrontation. The democratic forces have suggested a compromise solution that has been rejected. They have shown weakness and unwillingness to respond to civil society demand”, commented Aliaksandr Milinkevich. He also emphasized that on March 25 at noon he will be on the Square to celebrate the Belarusian Freedom Day.