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they had to do. sure enough, the authorities took everybody off the plane and took him into custody. and you know we spoke to some other opposition activists from belaruse and they say they re highly concerned that he could be tortured in belarusian custody. he is also on a terrorism list from the regime which means he could could face the death penalty. they claim they did everything according to international protocol. u.s. and allies certainly are not buying that. i want to read you secretary of state blinken had to say about all. this the united states strongly condemns the forced diversion of a flight between two eu member states and a subsequent removal and arrest of journalists in minsk. we demand immediate release. the shocking act perpetrated by the regime endangered the lives of more than 120 passengers including u.s. citizens who were also onboard. eu is going to meet in a couple hours to decide whether there is going to be sanctions or other measures against belaruse. fre

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