400 people shot dead in Belarus since 1991

The statistical data on the number of death sentences and executions is not officially published in Belarus, although our country is supposed to disclaim this information fully being an OSCE member, reports Radio Liberty.

According to the published data of the Interior Ministry's Department of Corrections, 101 death sentences were made in the period of 1998-2010. 9 people were shot dead in 2006, one person is known to be shot dead in 2007, and 3 - in 2008.

Let us remind you, Belarus is the only country in Europe which still has death penalty.