Roman Protesevich, the journalist arrested off the diverted Ryan Air flight, is described a personal enemy of President Lukashenko. How did he become such a target for Belarus’ regime?
The 26-year-old was the news editor of the enormously successful opposition news channel Nexta during the height of last summer’s mass protests in Belarus. The Telegram channel played a major role in organising the protests.
The BBC’s Europe correspondent Jean Mackenzie has visited Nexta’s headquarters in Poland to speak to Roman’s former colleagues, who say they now fear for their lives.
Produced by Kate Vandy
Filmed and edited by Maarten Willems
