Belarus forced a Ryanair plane to land to arrest an opposition journalist. Belarus is Europe's most dangerous place for journalists, says RSF.
Roman Protasevich mobilized protests against the president's 5th reelection. He reportedly said:
"I'll get the death penalty here."
Roman Protasevich mobilized protests against the president's 5th reelection. He reportedly said:
"I'll get the death penalty here."
Lithuania and some airlines say they will avoid Belarus' airspace, after it forced a Ryanair plane to land to arrest an opposition journalist.
Belarus' president, who won a 6th term in an election opposition says was rigged, ordered the flight's grounding, says state media.
Belarus' president, who won a 6th term in an election opposition says was rigged, ordered the flight's grounding, says state media.
UPDATE: Belarus' President Lukashenko has banned journalists from providing live coverage of protests.
Over 33,000 people were arrested at last year's protests after a disputed election gave Lukashenko a 6th term. About 30 journalists in Belarus are in jail, says a rights group.
Over 33,000 people were arrested at last year's protests after a disputed election gave Lukashenko a 6th term. About 30 journalists in Belarus are in jail, says a rights group.
The European Union has agreed to impose new sanctions on Belarus — incl. banning it from using EU airports & airspace.
EU leaders also called for the release of a 26-year-old opposition journalist and his girlfriend who had been detained after Belarus forced his flight to land.
EU leaders also called for the release of a 26-year-old opposition journalist and his girlfriend who had been detained after Belarus forced his flight to land.
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