On Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee

B100223/2025

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee

(2025/2629(RSP))

The European Parliament,

- having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Belarus,

- having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure,

A. whereas the Lukashenka regime has intensified its campaign of repression against citizens who oppose the dictatorship;

B. whereas three Belarusian women — Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava and Alena Hnauk remain imprisoned under inhuman conditions, including incommunicado detention, denial of access to lawyers, family, medical care, and basic humanitarian aid, facing constant psychological pressure and fabricated disciplinary charges;

C. whereas the health of all three women has significantly deteriorated, while Viktoryia Kulsha is on the verge of death after multiple suicide attempts, prolonged hunger strikes and torture;

D. whereas on 25 March 2025 four years passed since the latest arrest of Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, who has faced repeated detentions since 2011 and is currently subjected to an additional punishment;

E. whereas threats by Investigative Committee of Belarus indicate that the regime now seeks to export repression beyond Belarusian borders by targeting Belarusians in exile with criminal charges for their peaceful, pro-democratic actions;

1. Condemns in the strongest terms the persecution of Belarusian citizens for their peaceful democratic activities abroad, which is an infringement upon the sovereignty of the countries in which these individuals now reside;

2. Demands the immediate and unconditional release and full rehabilitation of all political prisoners in Belarus, including Viktoryia Kulsha, Volha Mayorava, and Alena Hnauk; calls on the EU and international partners to recognize their cases as emblematic of the regime’s crimes against humanity and act urgently to protect their lives;

3. Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Andrzej Poczobut and urges the European Union to intensify diplomatic and legal pressure on the Belarusian regime to ensure his safety and freedom.

4. Calls on the EU authorities and Member States to impose targeted sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes, against all officials of the Investigative Committee of Belarus and other institutions involved in the transnational repression of Belarusian citizens.

5. Appeals to the International Criminal Court to expedite proceedings on crimes against humanity committed by the Lukashenka regime and to issue arrest warrants for individuals whose involvement has been substantiated.

6. Expresses unwavering support for the Belarusian democratic community in exile, which has shown institutional resilience and effectiveness in raising international awareness and defending democratic values;

7. Underlines the need to remain vigilant against potential provocations and acts of repression orchestrated by the Belarusian regime within EU borders, particularly in cooperation with Russian security services;

8. Urges the EU and its Member States to strengthen support for Belarusians in exile by simplifying procedures for legalization and residence within EU states, supporting independent Belarusian media and maintaining access to free information, preserving the cultural, national, and linguistic identity of the Belarusian diaspora;

9. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the Council, representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces and the Belarusian de facto authorities.