Coverage dated May 17, 2022

Belarus expands death penalty law, ups threat to opposition

Headline from Federal News Network

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…

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  1. Federal News Network

    Belarus expands death penalty law, ups threat to opposition (opens Federal News Network)

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    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. France 24

    Belarus introduces death penalty for 'attempted' terrorism (opens France 24)

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    Belarus has introduced the death penalty for attempts to carry out acts of terrorism – charges faced by exiled opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who on Wednesday joined the United States in denouncing…

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Belarus: 'Attempted terrorism' to be punishable by death | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Belarus has introduced the death penalty for attempted terrorist attacks. The move could affect opposition activists who are currently on trial.

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