Supporters say Raman Pratasevich’s apparent confession was result of ‘abuse, torture and threats’
The family of the detained activist and journalist Raman Pratasevich and members of Belarus’s opposition have decried what they described as a “hostage” video after state television aired a primetime “interview” that they believe was filmed under duress.
In his third appearance since his Ryanair plane was forced to land in Belarus by the authorities on 23 May, Pratasevich appeared battered, with cuts on his wrists. During the appearance, he claimed that no makeup had been applied to hide marks from torture.