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Belarus and Germany Discuss Fate of German Man on Death Row

Rico Krieger, convicted of terrorism and mercenary activities, faces execution after a secretive trial in Minsk.

  • Belarus and Germany are holding consultations regarding the German national's death sentence.
  • Rico Krieger, a former German Red Cross medic, was sentenced under six articles of Belarus's criminal code.
  • The trial included charges of terrorism, mercenary activity, and creating an extremist formation.
  • Belarus has proposed solutions to Germany for addressing the situation, including consular access.
  • Germany strongly opposes the death penalty and is advocating on Krieger's behalf.
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