The former editor-in-chief of the opposition Belarusian Telegram-channel Nexta Roman Protasevich was sent under house arrest. This is reported by the Russian Bi-Bi Service.
A change in the preventive measure told Father Protasevich. “I find it difficult to comment on the actions of the authorities, what are their goals,” said Dmitry Protasevich. According to him, neither the lawyer nor the authorities say nothing. “
On May 23, the airline Ryanair airlines flying on the Athens – Vilnius route made an emergency landing in Minsk after mining reports. MiG-29 fighter was raised to accompany the liner. Bombs on board were not found. Siloviki detained two passengers: Protasevich and Sarega.
June 3 was an interview with Protasevich to the Belarusian state television channel. The detainee recognized his role in organizing the riots in Minsk, announced foreign financing of the opposition and assured that “to fix it all and live the usual calm life.”
later Protasevich took part in the press conference of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, during which he confirmed the official version of the authorities to land the aircraft.