Jailed dissident journalist a hostage at briefing, Belarus opposition says

Belarusian dissident journalist Raman Pratasevich (Ramil Nasibulin/BelTA pool photo via AP)

The dissident Belarusian journalist who was arrested when his plane was diverted to Minsk was brought to a Foreign Ministry news conference on Monday.

The opposition said the appearance by Raman Pratasevich showed he is a hostage.