Political Observer: Situation In Belarus Reminds Poland In 1980s

A huge number of people want change.

The authorities will not be able to liquidate the civil society: too many people in Belarus want changes. This conclusion was made by political scientist Andrei Yahorau.

“The desire for freedom in Belarus today is equated to extremism and terrorism,” the political scientist said on the air of Euroradio. “Moreover, the figures announced by the prosecutor indicate that Belarus massively wants freedom and change. So much so that it is even necessary to initiate criminal cases against more than 4 thousand people in order to somehow “control” this wave of protest.

In addition, the number of prisoners in Belarus per one hundred thousand people, which is one of the largest in the world, according to Yahorau, can be regarded as a sign of the imposition of a state of emergency.

- For me, this is a sign of the introduction of a de facto state of emergency in Belarus. The situation is reminiscent of the martial law in Poland in the 80s, when any activity, independent activity of people became something suspicious. Everything was aimed at stopping any civil activity, because it was dangerous from the point of view of the authorities.

But, if we talk about the civil society, there are about three thousand independent organizations in Belarus. Most, even after the repressions and destruction of some of them, remained in the country and will continue their work. Moreover, even those who were eliminated will still continue their activities for the good of the country, the political scientist is sure.