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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- NOVEMBER 6, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Jaafar Ghulam Ali, a Pakistani national, was beheaded in Qatif Province for drug trafficking.
Jaafar Ghulam Ali, a Pakistani national, was beheaded in Qatif Province for drug trafficking.
NOVEMBER 6, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED FOR DRUG RELATED CRIMES
Five prisoners were hanged in the prison of Jiroft (Kerman province, southeastern Iran), reported
- NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
six prisoners were hanged in Bam and Kerman
six prisoners were hanged in Bam and Kerman
- NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Five prisoners charged with murder were executed in the prison of Kermanshah
Five prisoners charged with murder were executed in the prison of Kermanshah
- NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian daily newspaper Khorasan reported that one prisoner identified as "A. M." was
The Iranian daily newspaper Khorasan reported that one prisoner identified as "A. M." was
- NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Shirkoo Moarefi, 32, a Kurdish political prisoner, was hanged in the prison of Saghez
Shirkoo Moarefi, 32, a Kurdish political prisoner, was hanged in the prison of Saghez
NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: SIX MORE HANGINGS
Shirkoo Moarefi, 32, a Kurdish political prisoner, was hanged in the prison of Saghez (west
NOVEMBER 4, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: NINE PEOPLE HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, MURDER
According to the Iranian State Broadcasting six prisoners were hanged in the prisons of Kerman and Bam
- NOVEMBER 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Semnan, two prisoners were
According to the official website of the Iranian Judiciary in Semnan, two prisoners were
NOVEMBER 3, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA BEHEADS CITIZEN OVER MURDER
Saudi authorities beheaded a citizen in the southern Najran province after he was convicted of killing another man, the interior ministry said.
NOVEMBER 2, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA TO BAN USE OF EXECUTED PRISONERS' ORGANS FOR TRANSPLANTS
the last country in the world systematically harvesting organs from executed prisoners - is to ban the practice next year according to a senior official.
- NOVEMBER 1, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
two men were executed for their role in an explosion and shooting that killed nine people in the Yunnan
two men were executed for their role in an explosion and shooting that killed nine people in the Yunnan
- OCTOBER 31, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the central prison of Kermanshah
two prisoners convicted of murder were hanged in the central prison of Kermanshah
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the unofficial Kurdish "Mukrian news agency" eleven prisoners were
According to the unofficial Kurdish "Mukrian news agency" eleven prisoners were
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) a woman identified as "Mitra Shahnavazi
According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) a woman identified as "Mitra Shahnavazi
- OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the news website "Kurdpa" (unofficial) three prisoners were hanged in the Adelabad
According to the news website "Kurdpa" (unofficial) three prisoners were hanged in the Adelabad
- OCTOBER 30, 2013AfghanistanDEATH PENALTY
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, Iran, reported
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, Iran, reported
OCTOBER 30, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 17 PRISONERS EXECUTED ON THE SAME DAY
One Afghan citizen identified as "M. S." was hanged in the prison of Semnan, reported the state
- OCTOBER 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
OCTOBER 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN GONBAD KAVOOS
Two people were executed in central prison of Gonbadkavoos, Iran.
- OCTOBER 29, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED
The Iranian regime's judiciary in the city of Sari hanged a prisoner in the city's main prison.
- OCTOBER 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner was hanged at Lakan Prison in the city of Rasht
a prisoner was hanged at Lakan Prison in the city of Rasht
- OCTOBER 28, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
GAZA: COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRMS DEATH SENTENCE
The Gaza Court of Appeal confirmed a death sentence by hanging issued by the Gaza
OCTOBER 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN KHORRAMBAD
Iranian authorities executed a person by hanging in Parsilon Prison of Khorrambad
OCTOBER 28, 2013DEATH PENALTYOHIO PLANS USE OF NEW DRUG COCKTAIL FOR EXECUTION OF RONALD PHILLIPS
Ohio will use a new injection method to put to death Ronald Phillips, the Department of Rehabilitation
- OCTOBER 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
a prisoner was hanged at the main prison in the city of Gachsaran
a prisoner was hanged at the main prison in the city of Gachsaran
OCTOBER 26, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: AT LEAST 17 PEOPLE HANGED CONVICTED OF ‘ENEMITY AGAINST GOD’
According to reports from Iran at least 17 prisoners have been executed in Iran According to several news
OCTOBER 24, 2013Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: HAMAS SENTENCES PRISONER FOR MURDER
Gaza's Islamist Hamas rulers sentenced a murderer to death, the interior ministry said.
OCTOBER 23, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: JUBBA ADMINISTRATION SOLDIER EXECUTED IN KISMAYO
In Somalia, the Interim Jubba administration which controls the port city of Kismayo, center of lower
OCTOBER 23, 2013DEATH PENALTYARIZONA (USA): ROBERT GLEN JONES EXECUTED
Robert Glen Jones, 43, White, was executed in Arizona.