Chronological archive
February 2013
The 123 news items published by Hands Off Cain in February 2013, in chronological order.
The official website of the Iranian judiciary in Semnan reported that one prisoner
The official website of the Iranian judiciary in Semnan reported that one prisoner
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA four prisoners were hanged publicly
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA four prisoners were hanged publicly
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013DEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SIX PRISONERS HANGED
Six prisoners were hanged in three different Iranian cities reported the Iranian state media. Four of the prisoners were hanged in public.
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013PennsylvaniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Ricky Smyrnes, 26, white, to death
USA - Pennsylvania. A jury sentenced Ricky Smyrnes, 26, white, to death
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013ArizonaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arizona. A jury sentenced Joel Escalante Orozco, 38, hispanic, to death
USA - Arizona. A jury sentenced Joel Escalante Orozco, 38, hispanic, to death
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a Bhiwani fast-track court sentenced two murder convicts to death penalty in an honour killing case.
a Bhiwani fast-track court sentenced two murder convicts to death penalty in an honour killing case.
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTY
Zhao Fuli, 45, who killed a couple in Shunyi district in 2010...
Zhao Fuli, 45, who killed a couple in Shunyi district in 2010...
FEBRUARY 28, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE PRISONERS EXECUTED FOR DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
According to the official Iranian media five prisoners have been hanged in three different Iranian cities. All the prisoners are convicted of drug-related charges.
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
BANGLADESH: ISLAMIST LEADER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A special tribunal in Bangladesh convicted the leader of an Islamic political party of war crimes stemming
FEBRUARY 28, 2013ChinaDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: CHINESE MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING 11KG OF NARCOTICS
In Vietnam, the Ho Chi Minh City Supreme People's Court of Appeal rejected an
- FEBRUARY 28, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury today recommended the death penalty for Jason Balcom, 42, black
USA - California. A jury today recommended the death penalty for Jason Balcom, 42, black
- FEBRUARY 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that one prisoner was executed in the
The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported that one prisoner was executed in the
- FEBRUARY 27, 2013Antigua & BarbudaDEATH PENALTY
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: GOV’T VOWS TO ENFORCE DEATH PENALTY
Antigua is to begin actively enforcing the death penalty after a 22-year lull.
- FEBRUARY 27, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the Iranian state media a 31 year old prisoner was hanged in
According to the Iranian state media a 31 year old prisoner was hanged in
- FEBRUARY 27, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction and death sentence of Nelson Gongora, 33, hispanic
USA - Texas. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction and death sentence of Nelson Gongora, 33, hispanic
- FEBRUARY 27, 2013TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
Taiwan says it will continue to enforce the death penalty...
Taiwan says it will continue to enforce the death penalty...
FEBRUARY 27, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: FIVE MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH
Five men who stood indicted on charges of having murdered a 65-year-old resident of Walakumburegama
FEBRUARY 27, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: PUNTLAND COURT SENTENCES AL SHABAAB CHIEF GODANE AND 11 OTHERS TO DEATH
Twelve people charged with the murder of Sheikh Ahmed Haji Abdirahman including Al
FEBRUARY 27, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: 7,046 DEATH ROW INMATES AWAITING EXECUTION
In Pakistan, the Supreme Court was informed that 7,046 inmates on death row are awaiting
- FEBRUARY 26, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
the Fujairah Court of Appeals, United Arab Emirates...
the Fujairah Court of Appeals, United Arab Emirates...
- FEBRUARY 26, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
a Dhaka court, Bangladesh, awarded death penalty to three convicted
a Dhaka court, Bangladesh, awarded death penalty to three convicted
FEBRUARY 25, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: MAN GETS DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPING AND MURDERING MINOR GIRL
A court in Jabalpur, India, awarded death sentence to a man for raping and killing a seven year old
FEBRUARY 25, 2013United NationsDEATH PENALTYUN: BAN KI-MOON REAFFIRMS CALL FOR MORATORIUM ON DEATH PENALTY
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated his call for a global moratorium on applying
- FEBRUARY 24, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Four people were executed in two different Iranian cities for drug-related charges.
Four people were executed in two different Iranian cities for drug-related charges.
- FEBRUARY 24, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict on death row in connection...
Balwant Singh Rajoana, a convict on death row in connection...
- FEBRUARY 24, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
a Jordanian man, Faris Salam Salama al-Maghrebi...
a Jordanian man, Faris Salam Salama al-Maghrebi...
FEBRUARY 24, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: SIX MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING IN EL FASHER
The special court for crimes committed in Darfur, headed by judge Tarig Khalil, sentenced six
- FEBRUARY 24, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: RAPIST AWARDED DEATH PENALTY
In India, a 21-year-old man, who had raped and killed a three and a half-year-old girl on February
- FEBRUARY 23, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN REPORTEDLY HANGED AROUND 80 AFGHANS OVER DRUG SMUGGLING
According to reports at least 80 Afghan civilians have been hanged by Iran over drugs and opium smuggling charges.
FEBRUARY 23, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: HC COMMUTES YOUTH’S DEATH PENALTY TO LIFE TERM
The Delhi High Court has commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence given by a trial court
- FEBRUARY 22, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - California. A jury recommended the death sentence against Emilio Manuel Avalos, 35, hispanic
USA - California. A jury recommended the death sentence against Emilio Manuel Avalos, 35, hispanic
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- FEBRUARY 22, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction and death sentence of Randall Deviney, 23, white
USA - Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has thrown out the conviction and death sentence of Randall Deviney, 23, white
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): CARL BLUE PUT TO DEATH
Carl Blue, 48, black, was executed in Texas. He had been condemned to die for killing
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTY
USA - California. John Joseph Lydon, 39, white, was sentenced to death
USA - California. John Joseph Lydon, 39, white, was sentenced to death
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): ANDREW ALLEN COOK EXECUTED
Andrew Allen Cook, 38, white, was executed in Georgia.
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTY
MARYLAND (USA): SENATE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE APPROVES MEASURE TO ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY
In Maryland, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee approves Senate Bill 276, a measure
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
Somalia executed three of its soldiers in Mogadishu after a military court sentenced them to death
Somalia executed three of its soldiers in Mogadishu after a military court sentenced them to death
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013CaliforniaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Maryland. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee approves SB 276 to abolish death penalty
USA - Maryland. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee approves SB 276 to abolish death penalty
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Andrew Allen Cook, 38, white, was executed.
USA - Georgia. Andrew Allen Cook, 38, white, was executed.
FEBRUARY 21, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: THREE DEATH-ROW INMATES EXECUTED
Japan has hanged a child killer and two other convicted murderers, its first executions since a conservative government swept to power in landslide elections in December.
- FEBRUARY 21, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Carl Blue, 48, black, was executed
USA - Texas. Carl Blue, 48, black, was executed
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013DEATH PENALTY
ARKANSAS (USA): GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW LETHAL INJECTION LAW
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe's office said today that he signed legislation (SB 237) that rewrites
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: ONE YOUNG MAN HANGED PUBLICLY
One prisoner was hanged publicly in Arak (central Iran). According to the official website
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
an Iraqi court has sentenced a Saudi man to death for joining a Jihadist group
an Iraqi court has sentenced a Saudi man to death for joining a Jihadist group
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
a Pakistani man, Aqeel Khan Mohammed Riyad...
a Pakistani man, Aqeel Khan Mohammed Riyad...
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. Governor signs new lethal injection law.
USA - Arkansas. Governor signs new lethal injection law.
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended death for Paul Beasley Johnson, 63, white
USA - Florida. A jury recommended death for Paul Beasley Johnson, 63, white
FEBRUARY 20, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: KING SAVES KILLER FROM GALLOWS
A Yemeni killer who had been on the death row in Saudi Arabia for six years will soon
FEBRUARY 20, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Dizelabad in Kermanshah (western Iran).
- FEBRUARY 20, 2013GambiaDEATH PENALTY
GAMBIA: TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
The High Court in Banjul convicted and sentenced two men, namely Saikou Ceesay and Abdou
FEBRUARY 20, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: SENATE OKAYS DEATH PENALTY FOR TERRORISTS
In Nigeria, the Senate descended heavily on terrorism perpetrators as it recommended a capital
FEBRUARY 20, 2013AfghanistanDEATH PENALTYAFGHANISTAN: HERAT COURT SENTENCES CHILD'S KIDNAPPERS TO DEATH
A court in Herat, Afghanistan, handed a death sentence to two men who were charged with kidnapping and
- FEBRUARY 19, 2013DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HALTS EXECUTION
A federal appeals court halted the execution of a Georgia man who killed a fellow prisoner in 1990, granting a last-minute stay to the inmate who defense attorneys argued was mentally disabled.
- FEBRUARY 19, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
the Supreme Federal Court, in the United Arab Emirates...
the Supreme Federal Court, in the United Arab Emirates...
- FEBRUARY 19, 2013KuwaitDEATH PENALTY
the Court of Appeals presided by Counselor
the Court of Appeals presided by Counselor
FEBRUARY 19, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: SENATE APPROVES MOTION FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Following the mission accomplished by Hands Off Cain and the Nonviolent Radical Party, Transnational and Transparty in Zimbabwe last summer, the Human Rights Commission of the Senate passed with 16 votes in favor and 15 against, the motion for the aboliti
FEBRUARY 19, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: EIGHT PRISONERS HANGED IN SHIRAZ
Eight prisoners were hanged in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison early this morning. According to
FEBRUARY 19, 2013ChadDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CHADIAN EXECUTED FOR DRUG CRIMES
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior said Abdulkarim Ibrahim Mousa Abkar, a Chadian national, was executed in Makkah after being found guilty of dealing in cocaine for the second time.
- FEBRUARY 18, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTY
a Sudanese judge sentenced seven men to hang for the drugging and rape of a 14-year-old girl
a Sudanese judge sentenced seven men to hang for the drugging and rape of a 14-year-old girl
- FEBRUARY 18, 2013SudanDEATH PENALTY
the Anti-terrorism Court in South Darfur executed by hanging
the Anti-terrorism Court in South Darfur executed by hanging
FEBRUARY 18, 2013DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 14 PEOPLE HANGED
14 people have been hanged in Iran in the last days.
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- FEBRUARY 17, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The official website of the Iranian judiciary in Fars Province reported that three
The official website of the Iranian judiciary in Fars Province reported that three
- FEBRUARY 17, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA three prisoners were hanged in the prison
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA three prisoners were hanged in the prison
- FEBRUARY 17, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The rights group HRDAI reported that at least four prisoners were hanged in the prison
The rights group HRDAI reported that at least four prisoners were hanged in the prison
- FEBRUARY 17, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences
Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences
FEBRUARY 17, 2013BangladeshDEATH PENALTYBANGLADESH: NEW LAW ALLOWS DEATH PENALTY
Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters cheered on learning Parliament passed a law
FEBRUARY 17, 2013LibyaDEATH PENALTYLIBYA: 'MISSIONARIES' COULD FACE DEATH
Libyan officials said they arrested four foreigners on suspicion of dispensing Christian
- FEBRUARY 16, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
The Iranian regime’s henchman hanged a man in western city of Sanandaj in Iran. Omar Shahbazi
The Iranian regime’s henchman hanged a man in western city of Sanandaj in Iran. Omar Shahbazi
- FEBRUARY 16, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
One prisoner was hanged publicly in the Gaz Square of Shiraz (Iran), reported
One prisoner was hanged publicly in the Gaz Square of Shiraz (Iran), reported
- FEBRUARY 16, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
Indonesia has stepped up efforts to save the lives of five housemaids
Indonesia has stepped up efforts to save the lives of five housemaids
- FEBRUARY 16, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: JOBLESS MAN TO HANG FOR MURDER ONFIVE-FOOT WAY
An unemployed man has been sentenced to death by a High Court in Malaysia which found
- FEBRUARY 15, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner, Sabah Lavimi, 38, who was an Arab compatriot from Khuzistan
A prisoner, Sabah Lavimi, 38, who was an Arab compatriot from Khuzistan
FEBRUARY 15, 2013JapanDEATH PENALTYJAPAN: DEATH PENALTY GIVEN TO MURDERER WITH SINGLE VICTIM AND NO CRIMINAL RECORD
In Japan, an Okayama district court sentenced 30-year old Koichi Sumida to death for killing a 27
- FEBRUARY 15, 2013OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Judge Paul Gallagher imposed the death sentence on Dawud Spaulding, 30, black
USA - Ohio. Judge Paul Gallagher imposed the death sentence on Dawud Spaulding, 30, black
FEBRUARY 15, 2013SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: MILITANTS CLAIM TO EXECUTE KENYAN SOLDIER
Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia claimed that they have executed a Kenyan soldier after
- FEBRUARY 14, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
A prisoner was hanged in public in southern city of Shiraz, in Iran. The prisoner
A prisoner was hanged in public in southern city of Shiraz, in Iran. The prisoner
- FEBRUARY 14, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 237 that could restart executions
USA - Arkansas. The House Judiciary Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 237 that could restart executions
FEBRUARY 14, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: 1,455 DEATH PENALTIES IN 10 YEARS
In India, a total of 1,455 convicts were handed out death sentence in the past 10 years which
FEBRUARY 14, 2013GuyanaDEATH PENALTYGUYANA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR MURDERER OF 17-YEAR-OLD
In Guyana, a Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice tractor operator who was on trial at the High Court
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: MAN HANGED IN PUBLIC FOR MURDER
One prisoner was publicly hanged in Tehran. According to the state run Iranian news agency
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013Sri LankaDEATH PENALTY
in Sri Lanka, Kalmunai High Court Judge P. Swarnaraj
in Sri Lanka, Kalmunai High Court Judge P. Swarnaraj
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013YemenDEATH PENALTY
Ahmed Saleh Abdullah al-Ma’ouri was executed by shooting in a prison in al-Baydha...
Ahmed Saleh Abdullah al-Ma’ouri was executed by shooting in a prison in al-Baydha...
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013South CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - South Carolina. The State Supreme Court has overturned the death penalty for Raymondeze Rivera, 34, black.
USA - South Carolina. The State Supreme Court has overturned the death penalty for Raymondeze Rivera, 34, black.
FEBRUARY 13, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: PRESIDENT PRANAB REJECTS 7 MERCY PLEAS, A FIRST IN INDIA
Days after the hanging of Afzal Guru, President Pranab Mukherjee has rejected the mercy
FEBRUARY 13, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTYUAE: TORTURE DAD SENTENCED TO DEATH, GIRLFRIEND GETS LIFE IN PRISON
Dubai criminal court has sentenced the Emirati torture dad to death while his girlfriend was given life in
FEBRUARY 13, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: NEW HANGMAN AT LOOSE END
The appointment of a new hangman in Zimbabwe does not mean the 74 men and two women
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIA: BAYELSA STATE APPROVES DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s home state of Bayelsa signed a law approving the death
- FEBRUARY 13, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: EX-CHEF ESCAPED HANGMAN'S NOOSE
A former chef escaped the hangman's noose for drug trafficking today after the Federal Court set
- FEBRUARY 12, 2013RussiaDEATH PENALTY
RUSSIA STRONGLY OPPOSED TO REINSTATING DEATH PENALTY
The Russian State Duma decided against re-introducing the death penalty. MPs do not see execution
- FEBRUARY 12, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTY
Nabil Abu Khanjar, a Syrian, was beheaded in Al-Jawf Province after he was convicted
Nabil Abu Khanjar, a Syrian, was beheaded in Al-Jawf Province after he was convicted
- FEBRUARY 12, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended that Khalid Ali Pasha, 69, black, should be executed
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended that Khalid Ali Pasha, 69, black, should be executed
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FEBRUARY 12, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Two prisoners were hanged in Arak (South of Tehran), reported the Iranian state media.
FEBRUARY 12, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: NATIONAL BEHEADED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia beheaded one of its nationals in the southwestern Aseer region after he was convicted of murdering a fellow citizen, the interior ministry announced.
FEBRUARY 11, 2013United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTYUAE: 17 INDIANS ON DEATH ROW PAY BLOOD MONEY, FREED
Seventeen Indians, who had been on death row in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the murder
- FEBRUARY 10, 2013ComorosDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DRIVER GETS DEATH SENTENCE FOR SMOTHERING ELDERLY DONOR
A Comorian driver who smothered an elderly female benefactor during a fierce theft attempt ten years ago was sentenced to death in Dubai.
- FEBRUARY 9, 2013TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. After years of insisting he was innocent of murder, Charles Dean Hood, 43, white, pleads guilty, takes life sentence.
USA - Texas. After years of insisting he was innocent of murder, Charles Dean Hood, 43, white, pleads guilty, takes life sentence.
FEBRUARY 9, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: MAN EXECUTED IN ’01 PARLIAMENT ATTACK
India hanged a man who had been convicted of involvement in a 2001 attack on Parliament that killed nine people.
- FEBRUARY 8, 2013MalaysiaDEATH PENALTY
MALAYSIA: DRUGS TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO DEATH
The High Court in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, sentenced a businessman to death for
- FEBRUARY 8, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTY
a 57-year-old village head from Gokwe has been sentenced
a 57-year-old village head from Gokwe has been sentenced
- FEBRUARY 8, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
a man was handed capital punishment by an Indian court for the rape
a man was handed capital punishment by an Indian court for the rape
- FEBRUARY 8, 2013IndianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Indiana. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Kevin Isom, 47, black
USA - Indiana. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Kevin Isom, 47, black
- FEBRUARY 7, 2013ArkansasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Arkansas. Senate approves changes in death penalty law
USA - Arkansas. Senate approves changes in death penalty law
- FEBRUARY 7, 2013DEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Bill To End Death Penalty Dies In House
USA - Florida. Bill To End Death Penalty Dies In House
- FEBRUARY 7, 2013BahamasDEATH PENALTY
Court of Appeal President Anita Allen has recommended...
Court of Appeal President Anita Allen has recommended...
- FEBRUARY 7, 2013LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James Brady stopped the execution of Christopher Sepulvado finding problems with the protocol
USA - Louisiana. U.S. District Judge James Brady stopped the execution of Christopher Sepulvado finding problems with the protocol
- FEBRUARY 7, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death sentence for Ralph Wright, 44, black
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death sentence for Ralph Wright, 44, black
FEBRUARY 6, 2013IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: THREE PRISONERS EXECUTED IN ISFAHAN
Three prisoners were hanged in the prison of Isfahan, reported
FEBRUARY 6, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: FIFTH BIHAR RAPIST, MURDERER GETS DEATH
A man who raped and murdered a minor girl four years ago was sentenced to death
- FEBRUARY 5, 2013AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Judge Steven King sentenced Thomas Crowe, 34, white, to death
USA - Alabama. Judge Steven King sentenced Thomas Crowe, 34, white, to death
FEBRUARY 5, 2013Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: MAN BEHEADED AFTER 30 YRS ON DEATH ROW
Saudi authorities beheaded a man some thirty years after he was convicted of murder, after his victim's youngest son came of age and agreed to the punishment.
FEBRUARY 5, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: MDC-T SENATORS OPPOSE DEATH PENALTY
In Zimbabwe, MDC-T senators proposed that convicted murderers be quarantined instead of
- FEBRUARY 5, 2013TaiwanDEATH PENALTY
TAIWAN: CONVICTED MURDERER GETS DEATH SENTENCE REPRIEVE
The Supreme Court of Taiwan commuted the death sentence of a convicted murderer
FEBRUARY 5, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: SUPREME COURT GIVES DEATH SENTENCE TO MAN WHO KIDNAPPED, KILLED TAMIL NADU BOY
The Supreme Court on India decided on the death sentence for a man convicted of
- FEBRUARY 5, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: DEATH SENTENCE FOR 32-YR-OLD FOR RAPING, KILLING MINOR
A lower court in Mandla, India, awarded death sentence to a 32-year-old man for raping and
- FEBRUARY 4, 2013FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death sentence for Victor Guzman, 39, hispanic
USA - Florida. A jury recommended the death sentence for Victor Guzman, 39, hispanic
FEBRUARY 3, 2013IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: PRESIDENT MUKHERJEE APPROVES DEATH PENALTY IN SOME RAPE CASES
President of India Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the anti-rape law ordinance after cabinet ministers recommended changes to impose harsher punishments for rapists, including the death penalty.
- FEBRUARY 3, 2013IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: SECRET MASS EXECUTIONS RESUME IN MASHHAD’S VAKILABAD PRISON
Iran Human Rights reported that reliable sources in Iran said as many as 400 prisoners might have been executed in Mashhad’s Vakilabad Prison in the previous four or five months.
- FEBRUARY 2, 2013IndonesiaDEATH PENALTY
NIGERIANS ON DEATH ROW IN INDONESIA: JONATHAN CALLS FOR STAY OF EXECUTION
President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan requested for stay of execution on Nigerians on
FEBRUARY 2, 2013ZimbabweDEATH PENALTYZIMBABWE: 76 INMATES ON DEATH ROW
Seventy-six inmates, two of them female, are languishing in prison in Zimbabwe awaiting execution.
- FEBRUARY 2, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
Two men were sentenced to death in Pakistan, in two separate cases. In the first case, District
FEBRUARY 1, 2013NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE ON REVEREND KING
A Court of Appeal in Lagos affirmed the death sentence slammed on the General-Overseer
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- FEBRUARY 1, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: MULTIPLE DEATH SENTENCES FOR ORCHESTRATOR OF 2011 SUICIDE BOMBING
An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan awarded the death penalty seven times to an accused convicted
- FEBRUARY 1, 2013PakistanDEATH PENALTY
PAKISTAN: DOUBLE DEATH SENTENCE TO WOMAN IN ABDUCTION CASE
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan’s Punjab province awarded two death sentences