US advises its citizens in Belarus to exercise ‘vigilance’ as 'People’s Ultimatum' expires

US Embassy in Belarus, on October 23, informed its compatriots to exercise ‘increased awareness and vigilance’ in light of so-called People’s Ultimatum anunced by Belarusian ex-presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhavskaya to government in Minsk. According to a press release, Embassy recommended US citizens in Belarus to avoid public demonstrations and stock up with at least three day supply of food, water and medicines. officials warned that mass garing could cause disruptions to public transportation services, traffic delays, street closures or an increased police presence around rally sites. 

Earlier this month, Tikhavskaya h warned Belarusian authorities that all enterprises across nation would start a nationwide strike and all ros will be blocked if government failed to fulfil three demands, which included President Alexander Lukashenko’s resignation, end of violence against protesters and release of all political prisoners. ultimatum is set to expire on Sunday and keeping that in mind, Embassy said that security forces and protesters might escalate ir use of force during demonstrations. 

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officials said, “ U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens to exercise increased awareness and vigilance regarding potential rallies, assemblies, protests, and demonstrations within Republic of Belarus, following August 9 presidential elections, September 23 presidential inauguration, and October 25 deline of ‘People’s Ultimatum’”. 

embassy furr called on US citizens to avoid mass garings, monitor local media updates, carry proper identification at all times, including a US passport with a current Belarusian visa. officials also urged its compatriots to maintain at least three-day supply of food, water medicines, cash and or essential items for emergency use. 

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Belarus protests 

Political garings and protests have occurred daily in Belarus since August 9 presidential election in which Lukashenko secured his sixth consecutive term. Demonstrators have been demanding a free and fair election and an end of state-sponsored violence. opposition has refused to recognise official result and y even continue to hold rallies. 

Meanwhile, Belarus officials have been sanctioned by United States and European Union for ir alleged role in manipulating election results. While Lukashenko has dismissed mass protests as a western ploy to trigger a 'colour revolution' in former Soviet state, global leers have united against Belarus in wake of massive public protests. Tsikhauskaya h urged United States to “stop blatant human rights violations and cynical disregard for human dignity right in middle of Europe.” She accused Lukashenko of playing dirty politics and stealing election and asked UN to condemn crackdown on protesters.

(Im: AP) 

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