Belarusian-American 501(c)(3) non-profit
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Statement by the Association of Belarusians in America on the 2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus
The so-called "presidential elections" in Belarus, with early voting beginning on January 21 and the main voting day set for January 26, 2025, are neither free nor fair. In fact, they cannot be called "elections" at all.
The Association of Belarusians in America (ABA) strongly condemns the continued severe violations of human rights and democratic principles by the Lukashenka regime. Power in Belarus has been seized by a dictator who relies on repression and censorship to maintain control.
Since the fraudulent elections of 2020, mass repression has persisted in Belarus::
Over 1,300 political prisoners remain behind bars, including nine held incommunicado.
More than 500,000 Belarusians have been forced to flee the country.
Over 74,000 documented instances of repression have occurred, including searches, detentions, and interrogations.
More than 15,000 politically motivated criminal cases have been initiated, involving 7,759 individuals, with approximately 7,400 awaiting trial.
Five people have died during protests and detentions, and another five have perished in custody.
The absence of international observers, including the OSCE, and the exclusion of alternative candidates strip this process of any legitimacy.
The ABA calls on the international community and the U.S. government to reject this process as an election, instead labeling it a farce, self-appointment, or sham.
We urge the organization of truly free and fair elections, the release of political prisoners, an end to repression, accountability for those responsible, and the complete withdrawal of Belarus from Russia’s war against Ukraine.
We advocate for increased pressure on the regime through expanded sanctions, particularly targeting sectors that finance Lukashenka’s regime.
The ABA stands in solidarity with Belarusian democratic forces and works to raise awareness of ongoing human rights violations in Belarus. We call on the international community to maintain and escalate pressure on the regime to ensure that Lukashenka is held accountable for his crimes.
The Belarusian diaspora in the United States remains united in support of its people and calls for coordinated efforts to achieve genuine democratic change and restore justice in Belarus.
ABOUT US
The nationwide organization ABA unites Belarusians across the United States.
ABA has developed a network of Belarusian American organizations in fourteen states and 25 cities, and several Belarusian-American nonprofits.
Our main goal is to unite Belarusian American people and organizations to mutually work on educating about Belarus's history, culture, and political situation in the country, preserving and developing the Belarusian language and culture, and supporting Belarusians in building a strong civil society.
Our Team
Our History
The Association of Belarusians in America (ABA) team is comprised of activists that represent Belarusian communities in 25 cities across 14 states.
We are Belarusian-Americans of different ages, occupations, and education living in different states yet connected through our Belarusian heritage and strive to help our home country.
Our History
Our History
We started as individual Facebook groups across the United States. In 2021 we founded our nonprofit organization that became a national umbrella uniting Americans of Belarusian descent.
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Association of Belarusians in America (ABA) has two agendas:
To support and facilitate democratic change in Belarus,
To unite the Belarusian-American Community and to preserve Belarusian cultural and historical heritage in the USA.
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