Biden has supported the “captive nations” of the world who are fighting against “oppressive governments” such as China, Cuba, Venezuela or Russia.

United States President Joe Biden on Friday released a statement of support for what he describes as the world’s “captive nations”, whose inhabitants “are subjected to routine abuses of power by oppressive governments”, among which he cites China, Cuba, Belarus, Burma, Russia or Venezuela.

“No nation or person of conscience can ignore the voices of those who demand freedom, like the Belarusians who demand their democratic elections in peace, or the good people of Hong Kong who demand the autonomy and freedoms promised by Beijing, ”declared the President of the United States.

Biden also referred to the “Millions of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities unjustly imprisoned and subjected to surveillance and forced labor” by Chinese authorities, as well as the “determination of those who reject the military regime in Burma, who resist the dictatorship of Venezuela or go out in the streets of Cuba to demand the release from the brutal state repression ”, in addition “Ethnic minorities face repression for opposing the illegal Russian occupation of Crimea.”

“These types of abuse are not new, but they continue to pose as serious a threat as they always have been.“said the president. So,”during the week called captive nations “, which will begin this Sunday July 18 until the 24 of this month, the President of the United States “Reiterates its commitment to move forward in the proclamation of justice for all.”

“As the oldest democracy in the world, we have a special responsibility to lead at home and abroadNot only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example, to show ourselves and the world that democracy can work. everything, ”he added.

In addition, Biden stood in solidarity with human rights activists and democracy advocates around the world and acknowledged that they risk their lives on a daily basis for the rights of others.

Captive Nations Week was established on July 17, 1959, and since then the third week of each year has been commemorated. It is a tradition since every year since then, US presidents issue captive nations proclamation condemning Soviet and Communist imperialism and repression.

“I call on all Americans to reaffirm our commitment to stand up for those around the world they fight for freedom and justice for all“Biden closed the statement.

(With information from EuropaPress)

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