May 24, 2021
Belarus accused of passenger plane “hijack” to seize dissident
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From the BBC World Service: Western countries have condemned Belarus for diverting a plane flying over its territory to arrest Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich. European Union leaders are due to discuss their response, including possible economic sanctions, today.
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