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, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, a 45 year old prisoner was hanged
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, a 45 year old prisoner was hanged
- JANUARY 11, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
According to Tasnimnews two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the prison of Sari (
According to Tasnimnews two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the prison of Sari (
- JANUARY 9, 2014DEATH PENALTY
OKLAHOMA (USA): MICHAEL LEE WILSON EXECUTED
Michael Lee Wilson was executed in Oklahoma.
- JANUARY 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
two people, who were identified as Gh. D. and M. A., were executed in Bandar Abbas, reported the Iran
two people, who were identified as Gh. D. and M. A., were executed in Bandar Abbas, reported the Iran
- JANUARY 9, 2014OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Michael Lee Wilson was executed.
USA - Oklahoma. Michael Lee Wilson was executed.
- JANUARY 9, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN OROMIYEH PRISON
The Iranian regime has hanged three prisoners in the main prison in the city of Oromiyeh, in western Iran
JANUARY 8, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN MASHHAD FOR MURDER
two prisoners were hanged in the prison of Mashhad, Iran.
- JANUARY 7, 2014DEATH PENALTY
FLORIDA (USA): THOMAS KNIGHT EXECUTED
Askari Abdullah Muhammad, previously known as Thomas Knight, was executed in Florida. The 62-year-
- JANUARY 7, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Askari Abdullah Muhammad, previously known as Thomas Knight, was executed.
USA - Florida. Askari Abdullah Muhammad, previously known as Thomas Knight, was executed.
JANUARY 7, 2014NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: JUDGE SENTENCES BOY TO DEATH BY HANGING IN KANO
In Nigeria, Kano High Court 4 at Audu Bako secretariat presided over by Justice Nura Sagir has sentenced
- JANUARY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN QAZVIN
three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Qazvin, after being convicted of drug related crimes, FARS
- JANUARY 7, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE YOUNG MAN HANGED IN GACHSARAN
A young man charged with premeditated murder was hanged in the morning
JANUARY 6, 2014SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: SOLDIER EXECUTED IN MOGADISHU OVER PUPIL MURDER
A firing squad has executed a soldier in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after a military court convicted
JANUARY 5, 2014IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN SARI FOR MURDER
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Sari (Northern Iran) today, reported the official Iranian news agency IRNA.
- JANUARY 2, 2014FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida Supreme Court rules Midazolam is effective sedative and removes the stay on Knight's execution
USA - Florida. Florida Supreme Court rules Midazolam is effective sedative and removes the stay on Knight's execution
- JANUARY 1, 2014UgandaDEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
Uganda’s penal code provides for 15 capital offences
- JANUARY 1, 2014BeninDEATH PENALTY
On July 5, 2012, with the deposit of its instrument of accession...
On July 5, 2012, with the deposit of its instrument of accession...
- JANUARY 1, 2014BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder
- JANUARY 1, 2014BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
Article 32 of the Constitution provides
- JANUARY 1, 2014KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia.
The death penalty is provided for by laws based on the Sharia.
- JANUARY 1, 2014Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
On 29 November 2012, the General Assembly voted to grant
- JANUARY 1, 2014TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for murder, drug offenses, treason and military offenses.
The death penalty is provided for murder, drug offenses, treason and military offenses.
- JANUARY 1, 2014Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
Capital crimes are: murder, causing an innocent person
- JANUARY 1, 2014QatarDEATH PENALTY
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
Since March 2013, after ten consecutive years without executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2014BelarusDEATH PENALTY
Article 24 of the constitution reads that
Article 24 of the constitution reads that "the death penalty...
- JANUARY 1, 2014ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
In June 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions...
In June 2013, after ten consecutive years without carrying out executions...
- JANUARY 1, 2014Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
Saudi Arabia follows a strict interpretation of Islamic law
- JANUARY 1, 2014PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
Pakistan sanctions the death penalty for 27 offences
- JANUARY 1, 2014IranDEATH PENALTY
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
In accordance with Article 4 of the Iranian Constitution...
- JANUARY 1, 2014Papua New GuineaDEATH PENALTY
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed
On 28 May 2013, Papua New Guinea repealed