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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- DECEMBER 8, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
the High Military Court in Gaza sentenced Z. R. to death by hanging, after convicting him of betrayal
the High Military Court in Gaza sentenced Z. R. to death by hanging, after convicting him of betrayal
DECEMBER 8, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: PAKISTANI DRUG TRAFFICKER BEHEADED
A Pakistani man, identified as Mohammed Zayer Khan Qol, was beheaded after he was found
- DECEMBER 7, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Younis Bapriri, 25, was executed at Orumieh Central Prison early in the morning, reported the Kurdistan
Younis Bapriri, 25, was executed at Orumieh Central Prison early in the morning, reported the Kurdistan
- DECEMBER 5, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
a 28 years old prisoner was hanged on charge of murder in the yard of Gachsaran prison. According to a
a 28 years old prisoner was hanged on charge of murder in the yard of Gachsaran prison. According to a
DECEMBER 5, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 15 PRISONERS EXECUTED IN KERMANSHAH AND ILAM
15 prisoners were hanged in Diesel Abad prison of Kermanshah and Ilam central prison.
- DECEMBER 3, 2013DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): JERRY MARTIN EXECUTED
Jerry Martin, 43, White, was executed in Texas.
- DECEMBER 3, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Jerry Martin, 43, White, was executed
USA - Texas. Jerry Martin, 43, White, was executed
DECEMBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 2 PRISONERS HANGED IN ZAHEDAN
Two prisoners were executed in Zahedan prison, in Iran.
DECEMBER 2, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR AHWAZI POLITICAL PRISONERS EXECUTED
Four Ahwazi Arab political prisoners were executed in Iran, according to reports received by Iran Human Rights (IHR). The executions are also reported by BBC Persian and several other sources.
- DECEMBER 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Gilan (northern Iran) one
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Gilan (northern Iran) one
- DECEMBER 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Gilan (northern Iran)
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Gilan (northern Iran)
- DECEMBER 1, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Hormozgan (southern Iran) reported about execution
The official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Hormozgan (southern Iran) reported about execution
- DECEMBER 1, 2013DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED
Five prisoners were hanged in two different Iranian prisons today.
- NOVEMBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: A PRISONER HANGED IN ZAHEDAN
Mohammad Moini was hanged on charge of murder in the central prison of Zahedan, Iran
- NOVEMBER 29, 2013South SudanDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH SUDAN: UN URGES DEATH PENALTY MORATORIUM FOLLOWING REPORTED EXECUTIONS
The United Nations human rights office today called on authorities in South Sudan to stop the use
NOVEMBER 29, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: RAPIST, KILLER OF EIGHT-YEAR-OLD SENTENCED TO DEATH
A man was sentenced to death in Pakistan for raping and killing an eight-year-old girl in 2006.
NOVEMBER 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 4 PRISONERS HANGED IN BANDAR ABBAS
Four prisoners were hanged in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas today, reported the
NOVEMBER 27, 2013South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: FOUR PEOPLE EXECUTED IN JUBA AND WAU
At least four people were executed by hanging between 12 and 18 November 2013, the South Sudan Law Society (SSLS) reported.
NOVEMBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST 1 PRISONER HANGED IN KERMANSHAH
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ahadollah Mahmoudi
NOVEMBER 26, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: PAKISTANI BEHEADED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Saudi authorities beheaded a Pakistani man convicted of smuggling drugs to the ultra-conservative
NOVEMBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TEN MEN AND ONE WOMAN EXECUTED IN KARAJ
According to reliable sources in Iran eleven prisoners, among them one woman, were
- NOVEMBER 24, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: A PRISONER IS HANGED IN PUBLIC IN KHONJ
A prisoner was hanged on charge of rape and murder in public in Khonj, Iran.
NOVEMBER 24, 2013IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: 11 PRISONERS EXECUTED OVER TERROR CHARGES
The Iraqi Ministry of Justice executed 11 convicted prisoners over terror charges, despite international
NOVEMBER 21, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO WOMEN AND FOUR MEN HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Six prisoners among them two women were hanged in the prison of Yazd (Central Iran), reported the official site of the Iranian Judiciary in Yazd.
- NOVEMBER 20, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MISSOURI (USA): SERIAL KILLER JOSEPH PAUL FRANKLIN EXECUTED
Missouri corrections officials have executed Joseph Paul Franklin, a white supremacist serial killer who targeted blacks and Jews, including an interracial couple in Wisconsin.
NOVEMBER 20, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR STEALING RECHARGE CARDS
A High Court in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria, has sentenced a 24-year-old secondary school
- NOVEMBER 20, 2013MissouriDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Joseph Franklin executed after hours of delay.
USA - Missouri. Joseph Franklin executed after hours of delay.
NOVEMBER 19, 2013LibyaDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: A LIBYAN PUT TO DEATH IN BAGHDAD
the NGO Libyan Prisoners Abroad reported that a Libyan found guilty of murder, Adel Zuwai, was
NOVEMBER 19, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: COURT SENTENCES ARMED ROBBER TO DEATH BY HANGING
In Nigeria, a Zamfara High Court in Gusau sentenced Babangida Bello, 28, to death
- NOVEMBER 18, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Supreme Court delays Thomas Knight's execution amid questions about new drug, midazolam.
USA - Florida. Supreme Court delays Thomas Knight's execution amid questions about new drug, midazolam.