German Sentenced to Death in Belarus
Belarusian Court Delivers Verdict in Case that has Drawn International Condemnation
The verdict in the case of a 29-year-old German man who was sentenced to death in Belarus has sparked outrage and condemnation from the international community.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was convicted of the murder of a police officer during a protest in Minsk in August 2020. The trial, which was held behind closed doors, has been widely criticized for its lack of transparency and the severity of the sentence.
The European Union has called the verdict "unacceptable" and called on Belarus to release the man immediately. The United States has also condemned the sentence and urged Belarus to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The German government has said it is "deeply concerned" about the verdict and is working to secure the release of the man. The German Foreign Ministry has also said that it will not recognize the verdict and will continue to support the man and his family.
The case has drawn attention to the ongoing political crisis in Belarus, which has been ruled by President Alexander Lukashenko since 1994. Lukashenko has cracked down on dissent in recent months, and hundreds of people have been arrested and detained.
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