Eurasian Rights Group Slams Kyrgyz Officials for Involvement in Belarus Election
Kyrgyz Officials Condemned for Participation in Sham Belarusian Election
Freedom For Eurasia (FFE) has strongly denounced the involvement of Kyrgyz officials in the recent Belarusian presidential election on January 26, 2025. The election, widely regarded as a sham designed to uphold the autocratic rule of Alexander Lukashenko, was attended by representatives from Kyrgyzstan in an effort to provide legitimacy to a fundamentally flawed process.
According to the organization’s statement, the delegation from Kyrgyzstan, including Central Election Commission Chairperson N. Shaildabekova and members of parliament, participated in the election observation under the auspices of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Their presence was criticized for whitewashing a process marred by a lack of fairness, intimidation of opposition voices, and suppression of fundamental rights.
Freedom For Eurasia has condemned the participation of these Kyrgyz officials in the Belarusian election as a blatant disregard for democratic principles and international norms. Their actions have been described as undermining Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to democratic values and contributing to the erosion of international standards for free and fair elections.
The organization has called upon democratic countries to impose targeted sanctions against the named Kyrgyz officials involved in the Belarusian election. This action is deemed necessary to hold these individuals accountable for their support of an authoritarian regime and to deter similar actions in the future. The international community is urged to send a clear message that backing undemocratic elections will have significant consequences.
In conclusion, Freedom For Eurasia has highlighted the importance of upholding democratic values and holding accountable those who undermine the integrity of electoral processes. The condemnation of Kyrgyz officials for their involvement in the Belarusian election serves as a reminder of the need to defend and promote democracy worldwide.
