Outrage After Belarus Regime Forces Plane Landing To Arrest Journalist

Outrage After Belarus Regime Forces Plane Landing To Arrest Journalist

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Ryanair Flight 4978 was forced to land in Minsk, Belarus, under a false bomb threat to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich. The incident, ordered by President Lukashenko, has been condemned internationally as an act of state terrorism. Global leaders demand an investigation, and airlines are avoiding Belarusian airspace due to safety concerns. Protasevich, a critic of Lukashenko, faces severe charges, and his forced confession raises human rights issues.

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What does Secretary of State Antony Blinken say about the forced detour?

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What are the implications of the incident for international air travel over Belarus?

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