a minute agoLukashenko signs the law: Death penalty against those who commit terrorist acts
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Belarus has imposed the death penalty law on those attempting terrorist acts, Russian news agencies have reported, charges weighing on many opposition activists in the former Soviet country, Pryskopi continues. Belarus -- a close ally with Russia -- is the only state in Europe that continues to execute despite calls for a mortorium. [...]
Belarus -- a close ally with Russia -- is the only state in Europe that continues to execute despite calls for a mortorium.
“President Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law allowing the death penalty for trying terrorist acts”, RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a government portal.
The announcement says the law will go into effect 10 days after its proclamation. /Periscopi/
