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Jailed Belarus activist moved to house arrest: report

Belarus's opposition-in-exile said journalist Roman Protasevich, who was dramatically detained after his plane was forced to land in Minsk, has been moved to house arrest.
World • 25 Jun 21

UN Security Council to meet over Protasevich detention

The UN Security Council will hold an informal closed-door meeting tomorrow on Belarus, which is accused of diverting an airliner and arresting a dissident on board, diplomatic sources said.
World • 25 May 21

Forced landing of Ryanair plane 'attack on EU' - Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed the fresh sanctions on the Belarusian regime and said the forced landing of a Ryanair plane in Minsk on Sunday was an attack on the European Union itself and on EU citizens.
World • 25 May 21

Roman Protasevich: From teen activist to regime foe

Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich, who was detained in Belarus after the Ryanair flight he was on was diverted and forced to land on Sunday, began his digital activism in his teens.
World • 25 May 21

Coveney holds 'constructive talks' with Blinken

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has held separate meetings at Shannon Airport with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
Ireland • 25 May 21

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