Speaking before the meeting, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said: 'I condemn the ongoing detentions and ill-treatment by Belarusian authorities of their own citizens.'
EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko, as the bloc seeks to step up pressure over his regime's crackdown on protesters.
"We must continue to demonstrate our clear support for the Belarusian people in defence of their democratic rights. I condemn the ongoing detentions and ill-treatment by Belarusian authorities of their own citizens." But a fresh crackdown on rallies in Minsk yesterday, which saw police use water cannon and stun grenades to break up a protest and make hundreds of arrests, prompted a change.
"I have suggested that we establish a new package of sanctions. And Lukashenko should be among the people who will then be sanctioned."
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
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