The Russian rock band Bi-2, which includes Belarusian-born musicians and four Israeli citizens, was detained last week in Thailand for performing without appropriate permits at an unauthorized concert in Phuket. The band, known for its opposition to the war in Ukraine, faced possible deportation to Russia, where they could be imprisoned for their anti-war views. Russian diplomats were reportedly insisting on their deportation, and the band was held in a Thai immigration jail. Human rights advocates urged Thai authorities to uphold international obligations and not return the band members to Russia. Following intervention from Israel and negotiations by the Israeli consul, all band members were deported to Israel, as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry and the group’s lawyer, avoiding the threat of deportation to Russia after a week in detention.
A dissident Russian rock band angered by #Moscow’s war in #Ukraine has arrived in #Israel after being deported from Thailand under suspected pressure from the Kremlin, the performers say. https://t.co/tuuNE2tU5F
Thailand has deported members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine to Israel after they were detained for performing without a permit https://t.co/GBTeNZLz2B https://t.co/VzKHd0ZjKR
Members of a Russian-language rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine left Thailand for Israel, after a week in detention that raised questions about the safety of antiwar dissidents who live outside Russia https://t.co/WM59PNc7R3 https://t.co/WM59PNc7R3
Dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 lands in Israel after deportation from Thailand https://t.co/WmFEXAqiFp
Dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 deported to israel after being held in Thai jail https://t.co/ErG3Ge5QrC
Members of a Russian rock band opposed to the Ukraine War have left Thailand for Israel a week after the authorities threatened to deport them back to Moscow for working at the resort island of Phuket without a permit, the band and the Thai police said. https://t.co/ELGMt1vbZf
⚠️ THAILAND DEPORTS DISSIDENT RUSSIAN ROCK BAND TO ISRAEL (Reuters) Members of a Russian rock band opposed to the Ukraine war have left Thailand for Israel a week after the authorities threatened to deport them back to Moscow for working at the resort island of Phuket without a…
#BREAKING Dissident Russian rockers held in Thailand have flown to Israel: band https://t.co/MyP9kalM5Z
A famous Russian Belarusian rock band has been detained in Thailand and some of its members are now facing deportation to Russia, where they could be prosecuted for their views critical of the war in Ukraine. https://t.co/9qpo0By3Z6
⚡️Media: Members of Russian rock band Bi-2 avoid deportation to Russia. Members of the Russian rock band Bi-2 were allowed to fly to Israel after some of their members risked being deported from Thailand to Russia, the band's lawyer told independent media outlet Mediazona.
⚡️Media: Members of anti-war rock band Bi-2 avoid deportation to Russia. Members of the anti-war rock band Bi-2 were allowed to fly to Israel after some of their members risked being deported from Thailand to Russia, the band's lawyer told independent media outlet Mediazona.
Russia attempts to have a dissident rock group deported from Thailand. Thailand says no. The outcome today is okay, but this is a reminder about why Russia can't be allowed back into international organizations for now. It will continue to abuse processes for nefarious ends. https://t.co/Oi2ItdnAee
Bi-2, a Russian-language rock band that publicly opposed the invasion of Ukraine, is at the center of a protracted deportation effort in Thailand, where most of its members are under detention https://t.co/TifFGosgtf
All the members of anti-war Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 who were arrested in Thailand have been deported to Israel, the group’s lawyer told Meduza. https://t.co/pwtZcc8IMG
Thai officials detain, may deport ex-pat Russian rock band critical of Putin https://t.co/g0KfxGypTm
All members of the Russian Bi-2 rock band, including four Israeli members, are en route to Israel after being arrested in Thailand, the Foreign Ministry confirmed. https://t.co/hxjfBJks57
The Israeli consul has reached an agreement with Thai authorities to deport all the musicians of the band Bi-2 to Israel, local media reported. Earlier it became known that the Kingdom's Security Council was involved in the case. https://t.co/wXQpt0rJ36
Rock band that has criticized Putin detained in Thailand, afraid of being sent back to Russia https://t.co/cYbbUY24i5
Members of the Russian-Belarusian band Bi-2 were arrested after a performance in Thailand due to “improper paperwork.” Now, Russian authorities are lobbying to get them deported to Russia. There, they could face criminal charges for their anti-war views. https://t.co/NrmvH8R0hw
Thai authorities must uphold their international obligations not to return Bi-2 band members to Russia where they are at risk of persecution. https://t.co/ADYH0yj83U
Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remained locked up Tuesday in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia as a reported plan to let them fly to safety in Israel was apparently suspended. https://t.co/kvJWUhn7tm
S.O.S. It didn't look serious at first, but now developed into a major crisis for a small group of innocent people. The popular Belarus/Russian rock-band BI-2 is arrested by Thailand authorities at Russia's behest and faces deportation to Russia. The popular group is targeted… https://t.co/KcHC5fWTG8
Members of a rock band that has been critical of Moscow’s war in Ukraine remain locked up in a Thai immigration jail, fearful that they could be deported to Russia. https://t.co/jKqAHimbL6
Under Russian pressure, rock band Bi-2 to remain in custody in Thailand: The band – who fears Russia is behind their arrest – refused to meet the Russian consul who visited their detention center, and their release was cancelled / @lizarozovsky https://t.co/dHNyaUP5Gi
Fears for dissident musicians who have criticised Putin following arrests in Thailand https://t.co/nSJe15iwsG
Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia https://t.co/KjWagjjbLZ
Members of the Russian-Belarusian band Bi-2 were detained in Thailand last week, reportedly on the orders of Russia’s Foreign Ministry, after Thai authorities claimed one of their heavily promoted concerts in Phuket was unauthorized. https://t.co/CbUPAT7rpz
Israel has demanded that the musicians of Bi-2 detained in Thailand not be deported to Russia The agency intervened after the musicians, known for their anti-war stance and criticism of the Kremlin, were imprisoned in Bangkok at Moscow's request. Four members of the band are… https://t.co/PsTZtczyrB
Members of the Russian rock band, Bi-2, which spoke out against the war, are under arrest in Thailand. Supporters fear Russia is demanding they be expelled to Moscow. https://t.co/KaZzRTooYD
A visiting dissident rock band that has been critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine and whose members were arrested last week in Thailand might face deportation to Russia, according to human rights advocates and fans on Monday. https://t.co/xdQBqueyTj
Members of a popular Russian rock group that have spoken out against the war in Ukraine are being threatened with deportation from Thailand to Russia, where they could be imprisoned for years ⬇️ https://t.co/tp5XQRNzvX
⚠️ DISSIDENT RUSSIAN ROCK BAND FACES DEPORTATION FROM THAILAND (Reuters) Members of a dissident Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in the resort island of Phuket for working without a…
Rock band Bi-2, which includes four Israeli citizens was arrested in Thailand for performing without appropriate permits. There is a possibility that the band could be deported to Russia, and face imprisonment over their opposition to the war on Ukraine. https://t.co/vBVptso9c0
Members of Bi-2, a popular Russian rock group that has spoken out against the war in Ukraine, are being threatened with deportation from Thailand to Russia, where they could be imprisoned for years over their opposition to the invasion. https://t.co/F76wDJlcvt
Members of the anti-war Russian rock group Bi-2 face deportation from Thailand to Russia, where they would almost certainly face prison. Russian diplomats are reportedly insisting they get sent home after they were accused of playing gigs without the correct papers. https://t.co/RmFahJbM1s
Russian rock band Bi-2, including four Israeli members, arrested in Thailand: The band fears Russia is behind its arrest, after they publically expressed opposition to the war in Ukraine / @lizarozovsky https://t.co/l8B2x9nPUR
Belarusian-born musicians from the band Bi-2 expressed solidarity with #Ukraine and protests in #Belarus. Leaving Russia, they embarked on a tour to raise funds for 🇺🇦. Currently detained in Thailand, they face possible deportation, with Russian efforts actively pursuing this. https://t.co/7E1YQoeZnk
The Russian-sanctioned rock band Bi-2, which includes four Israeli citizens was arrested in Thailand on Thursday for performing without appropriate permits and could be deported to Russia. https://t.co/vBVptso9c0