Belarus government critic appeals to Serbian president against his extradition
Who is the person who appealed?
Roman Protasevich, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure and journalist, has appealed to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic not to extradite him to Belarus, where he faces charges of extremism and inciting social unrest.
What happened?
Protasevich was arrested in May 2021 after his Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Minsk, the Belarusian capital. The arrest sparked international outrage and led to sanctions against Belarus.
What are the potential outcomes?
If extradited to Belarus, Protasevich could face a lengthy prison sentence. However, Serbia has a history of not extraditing political dissidents, and Vucic has said that he will consider Protasevich's appeal carefully.
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