UK’s Raab condemns state TV interview with detained Belarus journalist Protasevich
Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab on Friday condemned an interview given by detained journalist Roman Protasevich on Belarusian state television on Thursday, saying it was “clearly under duress.”
“Mr Protasevich’s disturbing interview last night was clearly under duress & in detention,” Raab said on twitter.
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“The persecution of those defending human rights and media freedom in Belarus must stop. Those involved in the filming, coercion and direction of the interview must be held accountable.”
Mr Protasevich's disturbing interview last night was clearly under duress & in detention.
— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) June 4, 2021
The persecution of those defending human rights and media freedom in Belarus must stop. Those involved in the filming, coercion and direction of the interview must be held accountable
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