Posted on 03/18/2006 4:29:52 AM PST by Grzegorz 246
March 17, 2006 -- Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka today warned against any attempt at stirring unrest in the country, saying security forces would "wring the neck" of troublemakers.
Lukashenka made the comment two days ahead of the March 19 presidential election, in which he is seeking a third term in office.
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana, earlier today warned Belarusian authorities that they would meet "strong international reaction" if they used violence against peaceful demonstrators.
Belarus's main opposition candidate, Alyaksandr Milinkevich, has called on supporters to rally in Minsk tomorrow.
The European Union has stepped up pressure on Lukashenka to ensure that the upcoming polls will be fair and democratic.
The EU Commission on March 16 warned it could lengthen the list of six Belarusian officials already barred from entering EU territory if the election is rigged.
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka today warned against any attempt at stirring unrest in the country, saying security forces would "wring the neck" of troublemakers. ==
The problem is that those troublemakers are from the foreign countries and they do it for money payments. So if Lucash wants to prove them that such business is unsafe:).
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