Łukašenka pardons German sentenced to death

Rico Krieger
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July 30, Pozirk. Alaksandar Łukašenka has pardoned German national Rico Krieger.
“The head of state made the decision taking into account all circumstances,” Łukašenka’s press office reported.
Judge Aleh Łapieka of the Minsk Regional Court sentenced Krieger to death on June 24 after finding him guilty of illegal handling of firearms; deliberate disabling of a vehicle or lines of communication; association with an extremist group; committing an act of terrorism; conducting covert operations; and mercenarism.
Belarus is the only country in Europe to apply the death penalty, including for crimes such as terrorism and high treason.

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