On 8 May, the organisers of the Slavic Pride in Minsk received a letter from Mr Mikhail Titenkov, deputy head of Minsk City Executive Committee, refusing permission for the Slavic Pride march to take place. The letter refers to Article 9 of the Law of Belarus Republic on the staging of public events and says that “public events are not allowed at the distance of less than 200 metres from underground pedestrian crossings and metro stations”. At the same time Belarus Constitution also protects Freedom Of Assembly.

Belarus is engaged in the Eastern Partnership with the European Union which aims to enhance the relationship between the EU and Belarus. Under the terms of the Eastern Partnership, Belarus accepted commitments to promote democracy, respect for human rights and the development of civil society.

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