Belarus - March 2023
Belarus expands capital punishment
On 9 March Belarus expanded the list of crimes that can be punished by the death penalty to include treason by public officials and members of the armed services. The law is similar to one passed by Russia shortly after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and may be intended to maintain order in official ranks in the event of direct Belarusian involvement in the war.
Sources: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Belta
