Russia ally Belarus brings in death penalty for high treason
by AP in Tallinn from World news | The Guardian on (#69MR9)
Alexander Lukashenko signs bill allowing execution of officials and military personnel for harming national security
Belarus's authoritarian president has signed a bill introducing capital punishment for state officials and military personnel convicted of high treason.
The amendments to the country's criminal code endorsed by President Alexander Lukashenko envisage death sentences for officials and service personnel who cause irreparable damage" to Belarus's national security through acts of treason.
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