By KUNA,
Washington : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned late on Thursday the crackdown on political leaders following the presidential elections in Belarus.
Assistant Secretary of State for public affairs Philip Crowley said in a statement that Clinton met with Belarusian and Belarusian-American Human Rights activists to discuss recent events in Belarus.
“The Secretary condemned the conduct of Belarus’s presidential election and crackdown on political leaders and activists, civil society representatives, and journalists,” said Crowley.
“She stressed her concern for detainees and for their family members, noting the US Embassy in Minsk’s efforts to remain in close contact with them, ” he added.
Crowley noted that Clinton urged for the immediate release of all who are detained and “repeated this appeal and also urged an end to repressive acts against the opposition, the media and civil society” “The Secretary told the activists that we are watching the government’s actions closely and considering our response to those actions. The United States will continue its support for and engagement with the people of Belarus,” he concluded.