21/05/24 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 20 May, the eve of the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners. “The EU [...] calls on the authorities to comply with Belarus’ international human rights obligations, notably ensuring access to adequate health services without discrimination on the grounds of their situation”, he added in a press release. There are still nearly 1,400 political prisoners in the country “illegally detained, subjected to torture and ill-treatment, including deprivation of necessary medical assistance”. Mr Borrell warned that the EU would continue to support all those who “courageously” stand up for an independent and democratic Belarus. (CG)