Chronological archive
June 2012
The 142 news items published by Hands Off Cain in June 2012, in chronological order.
MALAYSIA: IRANIAN BUSINESSMAN TO HANG FOR DRUGS
An Iranian businessman was sent to the gallows by a High Court in Malaysia for trafficking 2kg of
JUNE 30, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE HANDED TO SIX IRANIANS
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African affairs says Saudi Arabia has commuted
- JUNE 29, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. A jury gave the death penalty to Stanley Lamar Griffin, 47, black
USA - Texas. A jury gave the death penalty to Stanley Lamar Griffin, 47, black
- JUNE 28, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
In Iran, one man was hanged publicly in Robat Karim, early in the morning
In Iran, one man was hanged publicly in Robat Karim, early in the morning
- JUNE 28, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
one prisoner was hanged publicly in Robat Karim, Iran, early in the morning
one prisoner was hanged publicly in Robat Karim, Iran, early in the morning
- JUNE 28, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the state run Iranian news agency ISNA, one man was hanged
According to the state run Iranian news agency ISNA, one man was hanged
- JUNE 28, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
the district and sessions court Khairpur awarded death penalty...
the district and sessions court Khairpur awarded death penalty...
- JUNE 28, 2012North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. Gov. Bev Perdue today vetoed the bill that would have gutted the Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina. Gov. Bev Perdue today vetoed the bill that would have gutted the Racial Justice Act
JUNE 28, 2012AlgeriaDEATH PENALTYALGERIA: AL-QAEDA'S NORTH AFRICA CHIEF SENTENCED TO DEATH IN ABSENTIA
an Algerian court sentenced the leader of Al-Qaeda's north African branch and seven
JUNE 28, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: THREE MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TERRORISM
Three men were sentenced to death in Iraq for masterminding a suicide bomb attack on the
JUNE 28, 2012DEATH PENALTYNORTH CAROLINA (USA): PERDUE VETOES REWRITE OF RACIAL JUSTICE ACT
Gov. Bev Perdue today vetoed the bill that would have gutted the Racial Justice Act, the 2009
JUNE 28, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY
two prisoners were hanged publicly in Robat Karim, Iran, early in the morning.
- JUNE 27, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
crying family members and friends of four men...
crying family members and friends of four men...
- JUNE 27, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a court in Gambia has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to death by hanging
a court in Gambia has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to death by hanging
- JUNE 27, 2012ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. Samuel Villegas Lopez, 49, hispanic, was executed. it is the execution nr. 1300 since 1977
USA - Arizona. Samuel Villegas Lopez, 49, hispanic, was executed. it is the execution nr. 1300 since 1977
JUNE 27, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: CLEMENCY FOR 3 DEATH ROW INMATES
President Pratibha Patil commuted the death sentences of three prisoners lodged in
JUNE 27, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: TWO BROTHERS GET DEATH SENTENCE FOR ROBBERY
In Nigeria, the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Iorhemen Hwande, in Makurdi, sentenced
JUNE 27, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: FOUR SENT TO THE GALLOWS FOR TRAFFICKING CANNABIS
In Malaysia, two brothers were among four drug traffickers handed the death
JUNE 27, 2012DEATH PENALTYARIZONA (USA): SAMUEL LOPEZ EXECUTED FOR 1986 MURDER
Samuel Villegas Lopez, 49, hispanic, was executed at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Florence.
- JUNE 26, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian national for drug smuggling, the interior ministry said.
Saudi authorities beheaded a Syrian national for drug smuggling, the interior ministry said.
- JUNE 26, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded four of its citizens for murder, the interior ministry said.
Saudi authorities beheaded four of its citizens for murder, the interior ministry said.
- JUNE 26, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Tina Brown, 41, black, to death.
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Tina Brown, 41, black, to death.
JUNE 26, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: WOMAN 'ADULTERER'S' SENTENCING TO DEATH BY STONING 'CANCELLED', SAYS LAWYER
An Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery will not undergo the punishment
JUNE 26, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: THAI GIRL GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUGS
A court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced a Thai college student to death for her role in a
JUNE 26, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: LAW AND JUSTICE MINISTER FAVOURS ABOLITION OF DEATH PENALTY
Indian Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid said that though there was no collective
JUNE 26, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: FOUR DRUG TRAFFICKERS EXECUTED
China executed four convicted drug traffickers and sentenced at least 15 others to death as the nation marked global anti-drug day, state press reported.
JUNE 26, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: HC COMMUTES DEATH PENALTY OF MAN WHO KILLED PREGNANT WIFE
The Bombay High Court set aside the death sentence awarded by a Kolhapur trial court
- JUNE 25, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
a joy rider accused of causing the deaths
a joy rider accused of causing the deaths
- JUNE 25, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded one of its citizens after he was convicted...
Saudi authorities beheaded one of its citizens after he was convicted...
JUNE 25, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCINA: COURT UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR MAN IN BANK BLAST
A higher people's court upheld the death penalty for a man convicted of causing
- JUNE 25, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - No More Life Without Parole for Juveniles, Supreme Court Rules
USA - No More Life Without Parole for Juveniles, Supreme Court Rules
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- JUNE 25, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Jean P. Leonard sentenced Earl Elllis Green, 46, black, to death
USA - California. Judge Jean P. Leonard sentenced Earl Elllis Green, 46, black, to death
- JUNE 25, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: PRESIDENT PRATIBHA PATIL DEFENDS RECORD DEATH ROW PARDONS
India's outgoing president has defended herself against media criticism that she went on a "mercy
- JUNE 25, 2012JordanDEATH PENALTY
JORDAN: DEATH SENTENCE ISSUED IN ROBBERY-MURDER
In Jordan, the Criminal Court has sentenced one man to death and another to 10 years in prison
JUNE 25, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA MOVING TO REDUCE DEATH ROW POPULATION BY INCREASING RATE OF EXECUTIONS
In Indonesia, the Bali Post quoted the National Chief Prosecutors office as confirming that
JUNE 25, 2012North KoreaDEATH PENALTYN. KOREA: FOUR RETURNED REFUGEES EXECUTED
North Korea has publicly executed four refugees who were repatriated by China and sent 40 others to its notorious prison camps, a South Korean activist said.
- JUNE 25, 2012SyriaDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DEATH SENTENCE FOR SELLING POT
The Foreign Office confirmed a young British man was sentenced to death in the United Arab Emirates
JUNE 25, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTYUSA: NO MORE LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR JUVENILES, COURT RULES
The US Supreme Court says it's unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life in prison without
- JUNE 24, 2012LibyaDEATH PENALTY
Tunisia extradited Libya's former prime minister Al-Baghdadi
Tunisia extradited Libya's former prime minister Al-Baghdadi
- JUNE 24, 2012KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: DEATH SENTENCE AWARDED TO KUWAITI FOR MURDERING MAID
In Kuwait, a citizen was sentenced to death for murdering his Nepalese housemaid. Case
JUNE 24, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PEOPLE AT IMMINENT DANGER OF EXECUTION FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOL
Two people who were sentenced to death for consuming alcohol in Iran are at imminent danger of execution.
- JUNE 23, 2012MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. State Leads Nation in Executions.
USA - Mississippi. State Leads Nation in Executions.
- JUNE 22, 2012DEATH PENALTY
ARKANSAS (USA): SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN EXECUTION LAW
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state’s lethal injection law as unconstitutional because
- JUNE 22, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Curtis B. Rappe sentenced Michael Hughes, 56, black, to death
USA - California. Judge Curtis B. Rappe sentenced Michael Hughes, 56, black, to death
- JUNE 22, 2012ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state’s lethal injection law as unconstitutional because it delegated too much authority to the Department of Corrections
USA - Arkansas. The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state’s lethal injection law as unconstitutional because it delegated too much authority to the Department of Corrections
- JUNE 22, 2012PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Wayne Smith, 56, black, to death
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Wayne Smith, 56, black, to death
JUNE 21, 2012SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: FORMER COMMISSIONER IN DARFUR SENTENCED TO DEATH AFTER DISCOVERY OF MASS GRAVE
The former commissioner of Al Sunta in South Darfur, Bashar Al Jazam Bushara Nawiya
JUNE 21, 2012UgandaDEATH PENALTYUGANDA: PRISON AUTHORITIES OPPOSE DEATH PENALTY
The Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) has opposed the death penalty, saying the purpose
- JUNE 20, 2012Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
a suspect who had been sentenced to death in absentia
a suspect who had been sentenced to death in absentia
- JUNE 20, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
in Pakistan, Anti-Terrorism Court No 2 Multan
in Pakistan, Anti-Terrorism Court No 2 Multan
- JUNE 20, 2012MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Gary Carl Simmons Jr., 49, white, was executed
USA - Mississippi. Gary Carl Simmons Jr., 49, white, was executed
JUNE 20, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: YOUNG WOMAN GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A former schoolgirl, 23-year-old Tran Ha Duy, who has been charged with drug trafficking
- JUNE 20, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DEATH SENTENCE, 112-YR JAIL TERM FOR CONVICT
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court gave the death sentence and a 112-year prison term to a man
JUNE 20, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR MEN HANGED FOR RAPE
According to the Iranian state-run media, four prisoners were hanged publicly in Tehran early in the morning.
JUNE 20, 2012United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTYUAE: MAN SENTENCED TO EXECUTION BY FIRING SQUAD IN RAS AL KHAIMAH
In the UAE, a Ras Al Khaimah criminal court sentenced an Asian man to death by firing
JUNE 20, 2012DEATH PENALTYMISSISSIPPI (USA): GARY CARL SIMMONS JR. EXECUTED
Gary Carl Simmons Jr., 49, white, was executed.
- JUNE 19, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded Ali bin Mohammed Al Qahtani who shot dead a fellow
Saudi authorities beheaded Ali bin Mohammed Al Qahtani who shot dead a fellow
- JUNE 19, 2012EgyptDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities executed two Egyptians who kidnapped a nine-year-old girl and tortured
Saudi authorities executed two Egyptians who kidnapped a nine-year-old girl and tortured
- JUNE 19, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
In the southern Najran province, saudi authorities executed Muree bin Ali Al Asiri, who
In the southern Najran province, saudi authorities executed Muree bin Ali Al Asiri, who
- JUNE 19, 2012YemenDEATH PENALTY
UAE: BANI YAS COP-SHOOTING GUNMEN GET DEATH SENTENCE
An Abu Dhabi court sentenced to death two drug dealers who shot and wounded undercover
- JUNE 19, 2012AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended death for Jessie Phillips, 32, black
USA - Alabama. A jury recommended death for Jessie Phillips, 32, black
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JUNE 19, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: FOUR BEHEADED IN THE SAME DAY
Saudi authorities executed two Egyptians who kidnapped a nine-year-old girl and tortured
- JUNE 18, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
a High Court sitting in Kano, Nigeria...
a High Court sitting in Kano, Nigeria...
- JUNE 18, 2012Myanmar (Burma)DEATH PENALTY
a court in Myanmar sentenced two men to death...
a court in Myanmar sentenced two men to death...
- JUNE 18, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. The Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely postponed the execution of Abdul Awkal
USA - Ohio. The Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely postponed the execution of Abdul Awkal
JUNE 18, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FOUR AHWAZI PRISONERS EXECUTED
According to reliable sources in Iran, three Ahwazi Arab political prisoners were executed.
JUNE 18, 2012RwandaDEATH PENALTYRWANDA: GACACA CLOSES SHOP
Gacaca trials officially wound up at a well-attended ceremony at the Parliamentary Buildings
- JUNE 17, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
a soldier in the Somali forces was sentenced...
a soldier in the Somali forces was sentenced...
- JUNE 17, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
a soldier in the Somali forces was sentenced to death after being convicted of killing a woman
a soldier in the Somali forces was sentenced to death after being convicted of killing a woman
- JUNE 15, 2012KenyaDEATH PENALTY
two people with two counts of robbery with violence...
two people with two counts of robbery with violence...
- JUNE 15, 2012OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Judge Stuart Friedman ruled that Abdul Awkal is too mentally ill to be executed
USA - Ohio. Judge Stuart Friedman ruled that Abdul Awkal is too mentally ill to be executed
- JUNE 15, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Judge Robert Wohn sentenced Terence Tabius Oliver, 36, black, twice to death
USA - Florida. Judge Judge Robert Wohn sentenced Terence Tabius Oliver, 36, black, twice to death
JUNE 15, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: TWO FOREIGNERS ON DEATH ROW TO BE EXECUTED SOON
Two foreigners found guilty of smuggling heroin into Indonesia are expected
JUNE 15, 2012South KoreaDEATH PENALTYSOUTH KOREA: DEATH SENTENCE IN GROTESQUE MURDER CASE
A South Korean court handed down a death sentence to a Chinese national who was
JUNE 15, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING 223 INFANTS IN LESS THAN A YEAR
A Chinese woman was sentenced to death for abducting and trafficking 223 infants over
- JUNE 14, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTY
Chinese state media say a man has been sentenced...
Chinese state media say a man has been sentenced to death for forging currency worth tens of millions of dollars.
JUNE 14, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM WAITS FOR DRUG IMPORTS TO IMPLEMENT LETHAL INJECTION
The Ministry of Public Security is waiting for drug imports from the Health
- JUNE 13, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
MDMK leader Vaiko urged for the intervention of Prime Minister...
MDMK leader Vaiko urged for the intervention of Prime Minister...
JUNE 13, 2012TunisiaDEATH PENALTYTUNISIA: ZINE EL ABIDINE BEN ALI AVOIDS DEATH PENALTY
Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisia's ousted former president, escaped the death
JUNE 13, 2012MalaysiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: IRANIAN TO HANG FOR TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE
The High Court in Malaysia sentenced an Iranian man to death by hanging after being found guilty of
- JUNE 13, 2012North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. The House gave its final approval to SB 416, that scales back the Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina. The House gave its final approval to SB 416, that scales back the Racial Justice Act
- JUNE 13, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the death sentence of Guy Stephen Alexander, 52, white
USA - Texas. The Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the death sentence of Guy Stephen Alexander, 52, white
- JUNE 13, 2012WashingtonDEATH PENALTY
USA - Washington. Judge Rosanne Buckner sentenced Allen Eugene Gregory, 39, to death
USA - Washington. Judge Rosanne Buckner sentenced Allen Eugene Gregory, 39, to death
JUNE 13, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ONE PRISONER HANGED IN ISFAHAN
One prisoner was hanged in the prison of Isfahan (central Iran) early this morning.
- JUNE 13, 2012TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The Court of Appeals overturned the death sentence of Manuel Velez, 47, hispanic
USA - Texas. The Court of Appeals overturned the death sentence of Manuel Velez, 47, hispanic
JUNE 13, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: BUDDHIST MONK SENTENCED TO DEATH WITH REPRIEVE
In China, a man who lived as a Buddhist monk for 18 years after committing murder
- JUNE 12, 2012JordanDEATH PENALTY
the Jordan Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old merchant...
the Jordan Criminal Court has sentenced a 31-year-old merchant...
- JUNE 12, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Saudi authorities beheaded two of its nationals and a Syrian
Saudi authorities beheaded two of its nationals and a Syrian
- JUNE 12, 2012MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Jan Michael Brawner, 34, white, was executed.
USA - Mississippi. Jan Michael Brawner, 34, white, was executed.
- JUNE 12, 2012IdahoDEATH PENALTY
USA - Idaho. Richard Leavitt, 53, white, was executed
USA - Idaho. Richard Leavitt, 53, white, was executed
- JUNE 12, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Timothy Wayne Fletcher, 28, white, to death
USA - Florida. A jury sentenced Timothy Wayne Fletcher, 28, white, to death
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- JUNE 12, 2012North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. The House today gave key approval to SB 416, a legislation that narrows the Racial Justice Act
USA - North Carolina. The House today gave key approval to SB 416, a legislation that narrows the Racial Justice Act
JUNE 12, 2012DEATH PENALTYIDAHO (USA): RICHARD LEAVITT EXECUTED
Richard Leavitt, 53, white, was executed in Idaho. Today's lethal injection was unprecedented
JUNE 12, 2012DEATH PENALTYMISSISSIPPI (USA): JAN MICHAEL BRAWNER EXECUTED
Jan Michael Brawner, 34, white, was executed in Mississippi. He was sentenced to
JUNE 12, 2012VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER OF GRANDMOTHER
In Vietnam, the People’s Court in Hanoi opened trial of defendants Phan Thanh Tung
- JUNE 11, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
Chandrashekhar Shriram Atram was sentenced to death by a sessions court...
Chandrashekhar Shriram Atram was sentenced to death by a sessions court...
- JUNE 11, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Supreme Court Turns Down New Guantanamo Appeals
USA - Supreme Court Turns Down New Guantanamo Appeals
- JUNE 11, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY IN BUSHEHR
Two prisoners were hanged publicly in the city of Bushehr (southern Iran) this morning.
JUNE 11, 2012ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: MORE STRINGENT JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR DEATH PENALTY CASES
A government action plan was released in China to improve the trial procedures and reviews of death
- JUNE 11, 2012LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. Judge Frank Marullo vacated the death sentence of Juan Smith, 37, black
USA - Louisiana. Judge Frank Marullo vacated the death sentence of Juan Smith, 37, black
JUNE 11, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TEHRAN PROTESTS AT RIYADH FOR EXECUTION OF IRANIAN NATIONALS
the Iranian foreign ministry summoned Saudi Charge D'Affaires Hassan Zaid in the absence
- JUNE 11, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SIX PRISONERS HANGED IN GROUP EXECUTION IN EVIN PRISON
The clerical regime of Iran in a group execution hanged 6 prisoners in the notorious Evin prison.
- JUNE 11, 2012United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA: SUPREME COURT TURNS DOWN NEW GUANTANAMO APPEALS
The Supreme Court declined to take a new look at the rights of foreign prisoners held for the
- JUNE 10, 2012KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
Minister of Awqaf and Justice Jamal Shehab...
Minister of Awqaf and Justice Jamal Shehab...
- JUNE 10, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
a Saudi man was beheaded by the sword in the southwestern city of Jizan
a Saudi man was beheaded by the sword in the southwestern city of Jizan
JUNE 10, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTYIRAQ: THE TERRIBLE STATE MURDER OF ABED HAMID HAMOUD
the Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG), an independent research and media organization
- JUNE 9, 2012SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
a man known as Qalwe Adan Ali Nur was executed in Qardho
a man known as Qalwe Adan Ali Nur was executed in Qardho
JUNE 9, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN ZAHEDAN
According to the official site of the Iranian judiciary in the Baluchestan Province (southeastern Iran), two prisoners identified as Mohammad Mohammad-Hassani Lotak and Saeed Baluch Shahbakhsh were hanged in Zahedan prison (in the capital of the Baluchest
JUNE 8, 2012NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: COURT SENTENCES 17-YEAR-OLD TO DEATH
In Nigeria, a 17-year-old, Solomon Ezukwa, was sentenced to death by hanging by a Calabar
- JUNE 8, 2012IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
INDONESIA: DEATH FOR DRUGS NOT A DETERRENT
Indonesia’s top narcotics official said that the use of the death penalty for drug offenses does
JUNE 8, 2012ZambiaDEATH PENALTYMALAYSIA: ZAMBIAN FEMALE STUDENT SENTENCED TO DEATH
The Malaysian High Court sentenced a Zambian female student to death for
- JUNE 8, 2012ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
ZAMBIA: SOLWEZI FARMER SENTENCED TO DEATH
In Zambia, a Solwezi emerging farmer has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his friend
- JUNE 7, 2012BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
the High Court, in Bangladesh...
the High Court, in Bangladesh...
- JUNE 7, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Saudi Arabia beheaded a Pakistani man convicted of drug trafficking, the second execution
Saudi Arabia beheaded a Pakistani man convicted of drug trafficking, the second execution
JUNE 7, 2012IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS HANGED PUBLICLY IN SHIRAZ
Five prisoners were hanged publicly in the city of Shiraz (southern Iran), reported the Iranian state media.
- JUNE 7, 2012IraqDEATH PENALTY
IRAQ: SADDAM HUSSEIN'S PERSONAL SECRETARY EXECUTED, ACCORDING TO IRAQI OFFICIAL
Saddam Hussein's trusted personal secretary, once No. 4 on the U.S. most-wanted
JUNE 7, 2012Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: DEATH ROW PRISONERS NOW AT 818
In Sri Lanka, Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry sources said 818 death row
- JUNE 7, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. Judge Eric Nakata sentenced Sherhaun Kerod Brown, 34, black, to death
USA - California. Judge Eric Nakata sentenced Sherhaun Kerod Brown, 34, black, to death
- JUNE 7, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
SAUDI ARABIA: TWO MEN EXECUTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING, MURDER
Saudi Arabia beheaded a Pakistani man convicted of drug trafficking, the second execution in
- JUNE 6, 2012Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
A Saudi man was beheaded in Saudi Arabia after he was found guilty of murdering a
A Saudi man was beheaded in Saudi Arabia after he was found guilty of murdering a
- JUNE 6, 2012ZambiaDEATH PENALTY
a youth of Ikelenge in North-Western Province...
a youth of Ikelenge in North-Western Province...
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- JUNE 6, 2012Rhode IslandDEATH PENALTY
USA - Rhode Island. U.S. District Judge William Smith has ordered the U.S. DoJ to indicate whether it will seek the death penalty for Jason Pleau
USA - Rhode Island. U.S. District Judge William Smith has ordered the U.S. DoJ to indicate whether it will seek the death penalty for Jason Pleau
JUNE 6, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN INVESTIGATES WHETHER WOMEN KILLED FOR CLAPPING
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered police and government officials to fly to a mountain
JUNE 6, 2012KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: RULER REJECTS DEATH PENALTY RELIGIOUS OFFENCES
Kuwait’s emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, has refused to sign a bill passed by parliament
- JUNE 5, 2012TanzaniaDEATH PENALTY
findings from the recently launched Tanzania Human Rights
findings from the recently launched Tanzania Human Rights
- JUNE 5, 2012MississippiDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mississippi. Henry Jackson, 47, black, has been executed
USA - Mississippi. Henry Jackson, 47, black, has been executed
- JUNE 5, 2012CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A recommended the death penalty for Earl Elllis Green, 46, black
USA - California. A recommended the death penalty for Earl Elllis Green, 46, black
- JUNE 5, 2012Vatican CityDEATH PENALTY
USA - Vatican City. 'Vatileaks' sheds light on Chicago's Cardinal Francis George's role in politics
USA - Vatican City. 'Vatileaks' sheds light on Chicago's Cardinal Francis George's role in politics
JUNE 5, 2012JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: EXECUTION OF AUM FOUNDER LIKELY POSTPONED
The execution of Aum Supreme Truth founder Chizuo Matsumoto is highly likely to be postponed
JUNE 5, 2012DEATH PENALTYMISSISSIPPI (USA): HENRY JACKSON EXECUTED
Henry Jackson, 47, black, has been executed in Mississippi for the murders of 4 nieces and nephews after Gov. Phil Bryant denied a family request to spare his life.
JUNE 5, 2012Vatican CityDEATH PENALTYVATICAN CITY: 'VATILEAKS' SHEDS LIGHT ON CARDINAL GEORGE'S ROLE IN POLITICS
Reams of private Vatican correspondence published in a new Italian best-seller reportedly include
- JUNE 4, 2012FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott Puts State’s Innocence Commission to Death
USA - Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott Puts State’s Innocence Commission to Death
- JUNE 4, 2012ConnecticutDEATH PENALTY
USA - Connecticut. The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned 7-0 the death sentence of Eduardo Santiago, 32, Hispanic
USA - Connecticut. The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned 7-0 the death sentence of Eduardo Santiago, 32, Hispanic
JUNE 4, 2012KuwaitDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: SHI'ITE MUSLIM GETS 10 YEARS FOR TWITTER BLASPHEMY
Hamad al-Naqi, the Kuwaiti Shiite tweeter arrested in March for allegedly cursing
- JUNE 4, 2012IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: PRESIDENT PATIL COMMUTES 30 DEATH SENTENCES TO LIFE
in the last days of her presidency, President Pratibha Patil commuted 30 death sentence
JUNE 4, 2012GuyanaDEATH PENALTYGUYANA: DEATH SENTENCES OF 4 PRISONERS COMMUTED
A judge in Guyana commuted the death sentences of four prisoners, saying their protracted
- JUNE 3, 2012BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
in Bangladesh, the Appellate Division has commuted...
in Bangladesh, the Appellate Division has commuted...
- JUNE 3, 2012IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: 3 AFGHAN PRISONERS HANGED OVER DRUGS SMUGGLE CHARGES
According to local authorities in western afghan Nimroz province the dead bodies of three Afghans
- JUNE 3, 2012UgandaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA: UGANDAN DRUG DEALERS SURVIVE GALLOWS
The Chinese government has agreed to lift the death sentence on a total of 22 Ugandans
JUNE 2, 2012EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: MUBARAK SENTENCED TO LIFE, PROTESTS ERUPT
Hosni Mubarak, toppled by an uprising last year after 30 years ruling Egypt, was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in killing protesters after a trial that sets a precedent for holding Middle East autocrats to account.
JUNE 2, 2012ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: ACTIVISTS SLAM GNU OVER DEATH PENALTY
In Zimbabwe, human rights activists have slammed the inclusive government for lack of sincerity
- JUNE 1, 2012PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MAN AWARDED DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDER
A court in Pakistan awarded a death sentence to a man for murder. Additional District and