History: May 23 (#2)

History: May 23 (#2)
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May 23, 2021 Ryanair Flight 4978 is forced to land by Belarusian authorities to detain dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.

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On May 23, in the year 2021: Ryanair Flight 4978 is forced to land by B elarusian authorities to detain dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. Ryanair Flight 4978 was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight from Athens International Airport, Greece, to Vilnius Airport, Lithuania, operated by Buzz, a Polish subsidiary of the Irish airline Ryanair.

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Why May 23, 2021 matters: Ryanair Flight 4978 is forced to land by Belarusian authorities to detain dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 23, 2021 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolu tion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Ryanair Flight 4978 is forced to land by Belarusian authorities to detain dissident journalist Roman Protasevich. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryanair_Flight_4978 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)