Published 2 years ago

Belarus Introduces Death Penalty for 'Attempted' Terrorism

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Belarus has introduced the death penalty for attempts to carry out acts of terrorism. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya joined the United States in denouncing the decision. Two years ago, Belarus faced historic protests against the re-election of strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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News18 India

Belarus Introduces Death Penalty for 'Attempted' Terrorism

Belarus -- a close ally of Russia -- is the only country in Europe that continues to carry out executions despite calls for a moratorium

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Belarus expands death penalty law, ups threat to opposition

Belarus on Wednesday expanded the death penalty law to include "attempted terrorism," in a move that could radically ramp up the government's pressure on the country's beleaguered opposition.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

Belarus leader Lukashenko approves wider death penalty use

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has approved changes to the country's criminal code that would make attempted acts of terrorism punishable by the death penalty, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Belarus expands death penalty law, ups threat to opposition

Belarus has expanded the death penalty law to include “attempted terrorism,” in a move that could radically ramp up the government’s pressure on the country’s beleaguered opposition. Authoritarian President Alexander

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Belarus expands death penalty law, ups threat to opposition

Belarus has expanded the death penalty law to include “attempted terrorism,” in a move that could radically ramp up the government’s pressure on the country’s beleaguered opposition

2 years ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Belarus leader Lukashenko approves wider death penalty use

(Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has approved changes to the country's criminal code that would make attempted acts of terrorism punishable by the death penalty, Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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