IRAQ·DEATH PENALTY·DECEMBER 14, 2009·1 MIN READ

RESUMPTION OF DEATH PENALTY IN IRAQ SPARKS UN CONCERN

“the resumption of the death penalty in Iraq earlier this year is a source of great concern to the United Nations”, according to the world body's latest report.

“the resumption of the death penalty in Iraq earlier this year is a source of great concern to the United Nations”, according to the world body's latest report. "The secrecy surrounding the executions remained an additional issue of concern," it noted.

— SOURCES

(Sources: States New Service, 14/12/2009)