Roman Protasevich had been sentenced to eight years in prison for organizing riots and calling for violence
Roman Protasevich. © Sputnik/Victor Tolochko
Belarusian authorities have reportedly pardoned the former editor-in-chief of the Nexta Telegram channel, Roman Protasevich, according to state media outlet Belta. On May 3, the opposition journalist was sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of attempting to seize power through unconstitutional means.
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