'Europe's last dictator': Belarus plane arrest sparks international fury
A video of detained journalist Roman Protasevich appearing to confess to organising anti-government protests has been released.
Thursday 27 May 2021 05:05, UK
But Boris Johnson has called for him to be let go amidst fears the dissident has been tortured.
Jonathan Samuels speaks to Franak Viačorka, journalist and friend of Roman, about what life is like for an opponent of President Lukashenko. Plus, NBC Moscow reporter Matthew Bodner breaks down how and why Protasevich was arrested.
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