March 16, 2006 Washington, DC (JBANC) --- Demonstrators gathered again in front of the Belarusian Embassy in Washington, DC on March 16 to protest against the authoritarian regime of Alexander Lukashenko, and to offer support for the people of that country. Later that evening, a candlelight vigil was held by students and supporters at Georgetown University. Protestors will be out again in force on Sunday, March 19 to draw attention to the presidential election there.
(from left) Paul Blocher and Andy Anuzis (office of Rep. Thaddeus McCotter), Ramunas Kondratas (JBANC), Frank Koszorus (American Hungarian Federation) , Karl Altau (JBANC). and the Belarus "denim Freedom flag"
Ramunas Kondratas with poster of Belarusian opposition leader Vincuk Viacorka, arrested last week in Belarus
Georgetown University candle-lighting ceremony and vigil |
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