Vilnius - Barry Jenkins for Humans Right Watch writes that the majority of Lithuanians are opposedto the construction of a plannedconference center in Vilnius,Lithuania.
Influential political groups have rallied together to lead a boycott against Lithuanian tourism. It is a protest against theLithuanian government’s decision to build a conference centre on a Jewish cemetery,a desecration of holy ground, purchased freehold for the Jewish community inVilnius.
The impact of the government’s decision is set to result in the loss of thousands of Lithuanian Jobs.
At risk is the Lithuanian tourist industry, still trying to make a comeback from the coronaviruspandemic.
Most Lithuanians believe that the controversial decision is a constraint on enhancing positive diplomaticrelations in the international playing field.
A poll conducted by an independent news agency concludedthat 58.4% Lithuanians did not favor the construction of the conference centrein Vilnius, 16.3% believed it would be favorable and 25.3% didn’t have anopinion.
The Lithuanian government's plan is being challenged bythe Save Vilna initiative. The initiative is being accelerated by activist Mr. DovFried. Locals in Lithuania who have their ears close to the ground, arecautiously optimistic that the government will scuttle their plan for theconstruction of the proposed conference center.
The White House has strongly condemned the government's proposal, as reported by Sam Barker ofInternational Human Rights Watch.
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David Crawford
CNB News
