Belarusian opposition leader Tikhanovskaya receives EU s Sakharov Prize ANI | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 18:08 IST
Moscow [Russia], December 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Belarusian opposition leader and ex-presidential candidate in exile, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, received the European Union s Sakharov Prize, awarded to the Belarusian opposition, on Wednesday.
European Parliament President David Sassoli acknowledged her strength, resistance and courage , also noting that the EU sees unspeakable abuses of human rights in Belarus. Sassoli also noted that her determination to live in a democratic country is inspiring. We support you in your struggle . We have awoken and we will not go back to sleep, Sassoli said.
In her address, Tikhanovskaya paid a tribute to Belarusian opposition forces and protesters, and slammed police violence.