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UN expert: Belarus blocks citizens from filing rights complaints, but violations are being documented

Former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Belarus Anais Marin speaks via video link during a UN Council meeting on allegations of torture and other serious violations in Belarus. Geneva, Switzerland. September 18, 2020. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / East News
Former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Belarus Anais Marin speaks via video link during a UN Council meeting on allegations of torture and other serious violations in Belarus. Geneva, Switzerland. September 18, 2020. Photo: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / East News

Under the guise of protecting traditional values, Belarusian authorities are violating the rights of Belarusians and have practically deprived them of the ability to complain to the UN. Still, the UN is gathering materials that could become part of an investigation into crimes against humanity. However, Belarusians will likely have to wait years for results. Former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Belarus and independent expert Anais Marin told Belsat about this.