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A German man has been sentenced to death by a court in Belarus after being accused of committing crimes including “terrorism,” and “mercenary activity,” a human rights group said on July 19. According to the Belarusian Viasna Human Rights Centre, Rico Krieger will be executed by firing squad after being convicted of six crimes in a secretive trial held in June. The sentencing occurred on June 24 but details have only now emerged. Much of the trial was held behind closed doors and Belarus state media has not reported on the verdict. The Viasna Human Rights Centre said the charges could be linke…

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