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The British Embassy in Minsk maintains and develops relations between the UK and Belarus.
Guidance on the Republic of Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
As required by section 43 of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act…
UK and others call for immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners
UK and allies have sanctioned human rights abusers 75 years after Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK is today (9 May) announcing a new package of sanctions on Russia and Belarus targeting £1.7 billion worth of trade.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Notable human rights defenders have been sent letters from the UK Foreign Secretary on Human Rights Day (Tuesday 10 December).
The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine.
The following list of medical facilities in Belarus has been prepared for the convenience of British nationals.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand and the UK have released a joint statement following Belarus’ sham presidential elections on 26 January 2025.
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