Executions
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An execution is the act by which a state puts a condemned person to death. Hands Off Cain records the cases documented by public sources: press agencies, local newspapers, human rights organisations, official statements. The figure that results is a confirmed minimum, not an estimate of the real total: several states publish no data on executions, and in some countries they are not announced even to the families.
This page collects the news on the executions recorded by the association. The totals by country and by year are in the database.
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- JANUARY 12, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - A prisoner, identified only as M. P., was hanged in the prison of the city of Amol on January 12
IRAN - A prisoner, identified only as M. P., was hanged in the prison of the city of Amol on January 12
JANUARY 12, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - A man, identified only as Omid D. hanged at Vakilabad prison on January 12
IRAN - A man, identified only as Omid D. hanged at Vakilabad prison on January 12
- JANUARY 9, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - A prisoner, identified only as M.C., was reportedly hanged on January 9
IRAN - A prisoner, identified only as M.C., was reportedly hanged on January 9
JANUARY 8, 2020ZambiaDEATH PENALTYZAMBIA: LUSAKA COP SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDERING COLLEAGUE
The Lusaka High Court on 3 January 2020 convicted and sentenced a police officer, Edwin Kabasiya, to death by hanging for the murder of his colleague Lennox Kapila.
JANUARY 8, 2020IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN - A man, identified only as Saman, was executed at Rajaii Shahr Prison on 8 January
IRAN - A man, identified only as Saman, was executed at Rajaii Shahr Prison on 8 January
- JANUARY 6, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - Ali Ashouri was executed at Isfahan Prison on January 6, 2020
IRAN - Ali Ashouri was executed at Isfahan Prison on January 6, 2020
- JANUARY 3, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: EIGHT HANGED IN KARAJ WHILE PROTESTS IN THE COUNTRY CONTINUE
According to Iran Human Rights sources, on the early morning of 1st January 2020, eight men were executed at Karaj city’s Rajai-Shahr prison, near Tehran.
- JANUARY 1, 2020DelawareDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection
The method of execution is injection
- JANUARY 1, 2020ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020UtahDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020GuatemalaDEATH PENALTY
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide...
The Guatemalan penal code (1973) provides for the death penalty for parricide, aggravated homicide and assassination of the President or Vice-President.
- JANUARY 1, 2020Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 13 February 2014, the President of Equatorial Guinea, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, signed the Decree 426/2.014 which establishes a moratorium on the death penalty with immediate effect.
On 13 February 2014, the President of Equatorial Guinea, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, signed the Decree 426/2.014 which establishes a moratorium on the death penalty with immediate effect.
- JANUARY 1, 2020ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
After independence from Britain in 1980, there were nine offences which warranted
After independence from Britain in 1980, there were nine offences which warranted
- JANUARY 1, 2020BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2020PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2020Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2020MontanaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection. The
The method of execution is injection. The
- JANUARY 1, 2020ChadDEATH PENALTY
In Chad, new penal code entered into force
In Chad, new penal code entered into force
- JANUARY 1, 2020AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020South SudanDEATH PENALTY
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
- JANUARY 1, 2020IndianaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020SurinameDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2020ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020MarylandDEATH PENALTY
The method of execution is injection.
The method of execution is injection.
- JANUARY 1, 2020MaliDEATH PENALTY
Death sentences are given in Mali for serious crimes such as assassinations...
Death sentences are given in Mali for serious crimes such as assassinations...
- JANUARY 1, 2020IllinoisDEATH PENALTY
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
On March 9, 2011, Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty
- JANUARY 1, 2020IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN - 8 men executed at Rajai-Shahr prison on January 1
IRAN - 8 men executed at Rajai-Shahr prison on January 1