In a surprising turn of events, Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has granted a pardon to a German citizen who was facing the death penalty on terrorism charges. The decision raises questions about whether the capital punishment will be commuted to life in prison or if the individual will be released altogether.
The German citizen, identified as Rico Krieger, had been convicted and sentenced to death in June on allegations of terrorism. Krieger's lawyer confirmed that Lukashenko had agreed to consider his appeal for a pardon during a recent meeting.
