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"Mr President, the arbitrary nature of the Minsk court’s judgment against the alleged terrorists – Dmitry Konovalov and Vladislav Kovalev – has provoked a strong reaction in Europe. Misgivings are raised by the very credibility of the evidence presented by the prosecution, as well as the fact that the trial has been held behind closed doors. Even the motives behind the attacks are unclear. This begs the question whether the persons convicted are actually guilty. Appeals for clemency remain unanswered by the Belarusian authorities. Terrorist attacks always deserve strong condemnation. This also applies to the acts of terror committed last year in a Minsk metro station. Each such case should be absolutely clear, however, so that the perpetrators are punished and the victims are compensated. I therefore call on the Belarusian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and – based on hard evidence – a fair trial in accordance with the standards in force in the world today. A death penalty implemented by shooting is highly controversial and cannot fail to bring to mind the most brutal period in the history of the countries of Eastern Europe, the Stalin era. A dialogue with the Belarusian authorities is possible only on the basis of respect by the country for the rule of law, international obligations, human rights and democracy."@en1
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