German National Faces Death Sentence in Belarus

German citizen Rico Krieger has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges in Belarus. He has expressed remorse for his actions and hopes to be pardoned by President Alexander Lukashenko, according to reports.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-07-2024 17:07 IST | Created: 30-07-2024 17:07 IST
German National Faces Death Sentence in Belarus

German national Rico Krieger has been sentenced to death on terrorism charges by a court in Belarus. The news was announced on a Telegram channel closely associated with the Minsk administration on Tuesday.

Media reports have indicated that Krieger expressed remorse for his actions. He is currently seeking a pardon from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

The case has attracted international attention, with many watching closely to see if the Belarusian government will grant the requested pardon.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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