Swedish human rights defenders demand to exclude Belarus from "Eurovision" contest
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2013
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The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The Human Rights Center “Viasna”
The head of Östgruppen, Martin Uggla. Photo by ostgruppen.se
Their other demand is to exclude the
Belarusian TV from the European Broadcasting Union.
The head
of the Swedish human rights organization
Östgruppen Martin Uggla stated it during an appearance at the
Swedish TV, reports the Swedish radio Ryska.
The
human rights defender refers to the system of values, adopted by the
European Broadcasting Union last year.
According to it, all
members of the organization must adhere to freedom of expression and
pluralism, being independent from political interests.
According
to Mr. Uggla, the exclusion of Belarus from "Eurovision"
won't take place this year, this is a question for the
future.
"European
radio"
