Archive timeline
2006
The news published by Hands Off Cain in 2006, month by month, with the countries most present that year.
Latest news of 2006
- NOVEMBER 8, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
PM REAFFIRMS IRAQ'S RIGHT TO HANG SADDAM
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki reaffirmed Iraq's right to execute former leader Saddam Hussein, sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
- NOVEMBER 8, 2006IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged four men.
Iran hanged four men.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006ItalyDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ. PANNELLA READY FOR APPOINTMENT TO SAVE SADDAM FROM EXECUTION
Hands Off Cain President Marco Pannella reaffirmed his availability to be appointed to Iraq in order to save Saddam Hussein from the death penalty, underlining that he would have to be given the task by the Italian government.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH. MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING WIFE
a court in Jhenaidah, Bangladesh, sentenced to death Bachu Mollah of Baraipara village for killing his wife Dali Khatun, 25, on February 18, 2005, due to an unmet dowry demand. (
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT. FOUR DEATH SENTENCES APPROVED BY CASSATION COURT
the Cassation Court of Kuwait approved the death sentences for four men convicted of murder and other crimes subject to capital punishment.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN. MILITANTS GET LIFE SENTENCE, DEATH PENALTY FOR 2005 BOMBINGS THAT KILLED 11
a Pakistani court sentenced militant Jan Maqbool to death and another man to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of involvement in two deadly blasts in Lahore on September 22, 2005.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ. NOBELLIST APPEALS TO IRAQI GOVERNMENT NOT TO CARRY OUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR SADDAM HUSSEIN
Nobel Peace Laureate, Mairead Corrigan Maguire, has appealed to the Iraqi Government not to carry out the death sentences passed on former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, as well as his former Vice President, Barzan Ibrahim al-Tikriti, and former Intell
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN LAWYERS PROTEST SADDAM SENTENCE
Jordanian lawyers staged a one-hour strike to protest an Iraqi court's decision to sentence Saddam Hussein to death for crimes against humanity.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA’S FORMER PRIME MINISTER “HORRIFIED” BY SADDAM’S DEATH PENALTY
Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed “horror and disgust” over the trial and sentencing of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to death.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
VENEZUELA. CHAVEZ OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY IN SADDAM CASE AND OTHERS
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that he opposes the death penalty — whether for former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein or anyone else — but added that if any leader should be condemned for genocide, it is US President George W. Bush.
- NOVEMBER 7, 2006IranDEATH PENALTY
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Morteza M, whose full surname is unknown...
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
SADDAM. UN JUDICIAL EXPERT SLAMS SADDAM TRIAL, URGES INTERNATIONAL COURT
a U.N. rights expert urged Iraqi authorities not to carry out Saddam Hussein's death sentence and called for an international tribunal to either retry or handle the appeals process for Iraq's former dictator.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA. TWO PEOPLE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR HUGE DRUG OPERATION
two Indonesians were sentenced to death for masterminding one of the world’s biggest drug operations, while a Dutchman and Frenchman who helped make the ecstasy and methamphetamine were jailed for life.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006ThailandDEATH PENALTY
THAILAND. FORMER DEMOCRAT MP AND AIDE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
former Democrat MP Sitthiporn Kham-art and his close aide Ekkasith Yusuk were sentenced to death for masterminding the murder of the mother of former Democrat MP Khomkhai Polabutr.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
COUNCIL OF EUROPE OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY FOR HUSSEIN
the Council of Europe warned that it's futile and wrong to execute the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, as it could send a message that the new Iraq is to be built on vengeance
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006AustraliaDEATH PENALTY
AUSTRALIA WELCOMES SADDAM HUSSEIN'S DEATH SENTENCE
Australia welcomed a death sentence meted out to former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, saying that it is a sign of democratic hope for Iraq.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQI PRESIDENT SAYS HE SIGNED PETITION AGAINST DEATH PENALTY
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said that while he had once signed an international petition against the death penalty, his signature was not needed to carry out the death sentence against Saddam Hussein.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006ItalyDEATH PENALTY
Italy urged Iraqi authorities not to execute Saddam Hussein...
Italy urged Iraqi authorities not to execute Saddam Hussein, saying it would be a mistake both ethically and politically.
- NOVEMBER 6, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
VATICAN CONDEMNS SADDAM SENTENCING
a senior Vatican official lamented the death penalty imposed on former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein on November 5, suggesting it marked a vengeful "eye for an eye" mentality still gripping turmoil-torn Iraq.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006ItalyDEATH PENALTY
SADDAM HUSSEIN. DISGRACE OF THIS DEATH PENALTY FALLS ON EUROPE, HOC
following the death sentence handed down to Saddam Hussein, Sergio D’Elia, Secretary Gen. of Hands Off Cain, and Elisabetta Zamparutti, Treasurer, declared: “A court formed by Shiites and Kurds condemned to death the Sunni Saddam.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ. SADDAM AND TWO CO-DEFENDANTS SENTENCED TO HANG
Saddam Hussein was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
EUROPEAN UNION. EU PRESIDENT FINLAND SAYS SADDAM SHOULD NOT HANG
the European Union urged Iraq not to carry out the death sentence passed on Iraq's former leader Saddam Hussein after his conviction for crimes against humanity.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA REACTS GUARDEDLY TO SADDAM'S HANGING
India reacted guardedly to the hanging of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, saying the death sentence required the "credible due process of law."
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ. DEFENCE SAYS SADDAM VERDICT A MOCKERY OF JUSTICE
Saddam Hussein's defence team said his conviction for crimes against humanity and the death sentence passed on him were illegal and political.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN SAYS EXECUTION THE “VERY LEAST” SADDAM DESERVES
Iran said a death sentence was the “very least” punishment that should be handed down to its one-time foe former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IraqDEATH PENALTY
GERMANY. MERKEL PRAISES SADDAM JUDGEMENT, UNDERLINES EU AGAINST DEATH PENALTY
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed the court judgement of Saddam Hussein...
- NOVEMBER 5, 2006IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged two men, Mohammad Askani e Najibollah Qayoumi...
Iran hanged two men, Mohammad Askani e Najibollah Qayoumi...
- NOVEMBER 4, 2006AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
in Gadsden, a federal judge has ruled that Glenn Holladay...
in Gadsden, a federal judge has ruled that Glenn Holladay...
- NOVEMBER 4, 2006KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT. TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING EGYPTIAN IN ROBBERY BID
the Criminal Court in Kuwait city sentenced two Kuwaiti men...
- NOVEMBER 4, 2006MexicoDEATH PENALTY
MEXICO DIVIDED OVER CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, SURVEY
Mexican adults are split on whether the death penalty should be used in their country.