Belarus executes murderer who killed two womenDecember 20, 2019 - 11:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Alyaksandr Osipovich, a Belarusian man sentenced to death for a double murder, was executed by firing squad on December 17, Interfax reported, quoting the Kommerchesky Kuryer newspaper. A senior prosecutor who oversaw the case told the publication the execution had been carried out, RFE/RL reports. Belarus is the only country in Europe that enforces the death penalty. In May, the Belarusian Supreme Court upheld a death sentence for Osipovich, who murdered two women in 2018. Interfax reported that Osipovich was under the influence of alcohol when he attacked two women while drinking with them. “The women, fearing for their lives, locked themselves inside a bathroom, trying to escape, but the man, armed with a hammer and a knife, managed to break in,” Interfax reported. Both women died at the scene after being stabbed or struck with a hammer dozens of times. Osipovich has previous convictions of theft, robbery, hooliganism, and inflicting bodily harm. For years, the EU has urged Belarus to join other countries in declaring a moratorium on capital punishment. At least four people were executed last year. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |