BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – “On 23 May the Belarusian authorities, with an inadmissible act, forced a civilian plane to make an emergency landing in Minsk. The plane, owned by an EU company, was flying between two EU capitals and carrying more than 100 passengers, he was forced to land from a Belarusian military plane. One of the passengers on the flight, Mr Raman Pratasevich, an independent Belarusian journalist, was detained by the Belarusian authorities and prevented to board the plane at Minsk airport for its original destination. This is yet another blatant attempt by the Belarusian authorities to silence all the voices of the opposition “. This was stated in a note by the EU high representative for foreign policy, Josep Borrell, regarding the Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius diverted to Minsk. “We demand the immediate release of Mr Pratasevich – explains Borrell -. The Belarusian authorities have jeopardized the safety of passengers and crew. It is necessary to conduct an international investigation into this accident to ascertain any violations of aviation rules. This situation will be raised at the next meeting of the European Council. The EU will evaluate the consequences of this action, including the adoption of measures against those responsible “. (ITALPRESS). sat / com 24-May-21 10:46
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