Belarus: Un fost oficial de securitate contestă achitarea într-un dosar privind dispariția unor opozanți

Yuri Harauski, a former Belarusian security official, is appealing his 2023 acquittal in Switzerland regarding the forced disappearance of opposition figures. The case involves the 1999 disappearances of three individuals, including a former interior minister. The appeal, initiated by the daughters of two victims, is supported by human rights organizations. Harauski, who claimed asylum in Switzerland, admitted to detaining the victims but denied ordering their killings. The initial court found insufficient evidence to establish his exact role. This appeal represents a significant opportunity to address alleged crimes under Lukashenko's regime. If convicted, Harauski could face up to 20 years in prison.