Cichanoŭskaja seeks to expand pro-democracy forces’ links to Austria
Śviatłana Cichanoŭskaja (left), Beate Meinl-Reisinger
September 5, Pozirk. Belarusian opposition leader Śviatłana Cichanoŭskaja discussed regional security and support for Belarusian civil society with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger yesterday in Vienna, her aide Franak Viačorka told Pozirk.
Cichanoŭskaja called on Austria to support the International Humanitarian Fund for Belarusian reprisal victims and suggested setting up a Belarusian pro-democracy forces’ office in Vienna to deepen ties and enhance international coordination.
Such offices are already operating in Prague, Tallinn and Brussels, she noted. The politician also lobbied for the appointment of a special envoy for Belarus and cooperation within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe.
Austria continues to strongly advocate for the release of all jailed Belarusian regime critics, Meinl-Reisinger said on X following the meeting.
Cichanoŭskaja meets with MPs, activists and minister in Austria
September 4, Pozirk. Belarus’ opposition leader Śviatłana Cichanouskaja today met with MPs from four of five factions in the Austrian National Council in Vienna today. The MPs—Petra Bayr of the Social Democratic Party of Austria, Andreas Minnich of the Austrian People’s …
