European artists come together to stop a Belarusian filmmaker from being sent back to Belarus.
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A filmmaker named Andrei Hniot is facing extradition from Serbia to Belarus, where he is wanted for tax evasion. Many people believe that if he is sent back to Belarus, he will be in danger.
Over 70 artists and filmmakers have signed a letter asking Serbia not to extradite Hniot. They believe that the charges against him are politically motivated and that he will be mistreated in Belarus.
Hniot is known for his criticism of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He filmed protests against Lukashenko's re-election in 2020 and then fled the country.
Hniot was arrested in Serbia in 2022 based on an Interpol warrant from Belarus. He has been fighting extradition, but a final appeal is scheduled to be heard soon.
Human rights groups are concerned about the situation in Belarus, where many people have been imprisoned for political reasons. They are urging Serbia to protect Hniot and not send him back to Belarus.
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Who is Andrei Hniot?
Andrei Hniot is a filmmaker facing extradition from Serbia to Belarus for tax evasion.
Why do many people want Serbia not to extradite Hniot?
Many people believe the charges against him are politically motivated and that he will be in danger if sent back to Belarus.
What did Hniot do that made him flee Belarus?
Hniot filmed protests against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's re-election in 2020.
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