Chronological archive
April 2016
The 91 news items published by Hands Off Cain in April 2016, in chronological order.
SOMALIA: FIVE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR BAIDOA ATTACK
Somali military court sentenced five people to death for their role in Baidoa attack on February.
- APRIL 29, 2016DEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Volunteer Death Penalty Review Commission to Examine Oklahoma's Death Penalty.
USA - Oklahoma. Volunteer Death Penalty Review Commission to Examine Oklahoma's Death Penalty.
- APRIL 29, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Jeffrey Mahl sentenced Vahtiece Kirkman, 37, Black, to death
USA - Florida. Judge Jeffrey Mahl sentenced Vahtiece Kirkman, 37, Black, to death
APRIL 29, 2016ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: 'VALENTINE'S DAY' KILLER ACQUITTED OF 1998 MURDER
A Chinese man sentenced to death for the Valentine's Day murder of his girlfriend 18 years ago was
- APRIL 29, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. Judge Dan L. Vaughn imposed the death penalty on Eriese Tisdale
USA - Florida. Judge Dan L. Vaughn imposed the death penalty on Eriese Tisdale
- APRIL 29, 2016AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals re-affirmed the death sentence for Anthony Lane
USA - Alabama. The Court of Criminal Appeals re-affirmed the death sentence for Anthony Lane
APRIL 29, 2016VietnamDEATH PENALTYVIETNAM: SINGAPORE MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR TRAFFICKING HEROIN
A court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced a Singaporean man to death for trafficking 2.5 kilograms of heroin.
APRIL 28, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED IN HARIPUR
Two death row convicts were hanged in the Central Jail Haripur on early morning, Dunya News reported.
- APRIL 28, 2016LouisianaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Louisiana. 12% on Louisiana's death row are ever executed
USA - Louisiana. 12% on Louisiana's death row are ever executed
APRIL 28, 2016EgyptDEATH PENALTYEGYPT: 18 SENTENCED TO DEATH IN VARIOUS COURTS OVER MURDER, RAPE, THEFT
A total of 18 people were sentenced to death in various courts over murder, rape and theft, Youm7 reported.
APRIL 28, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO EXECUTED FOR DRUG OFFENCES
Two prisoners were hanged in the morning in the Central Prison of Karaj (west of Tehran).
- APRIL 27, 2016DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): DANIEL ANTHONY LUCAS EXECUTED
Daniel Anthony Lucas, 37, White, was executed in Georgia.
- APRIL 27, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
six prisoners were collectively hanged in Gohardasht (Rajai Shahr) Prison. One of the prisoners by the name
six prisoners were collectively hanged in Gohardasht (Rajai Shahr) Prison. One of the prisoners by the name
- APRIL 27, 2016United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Thre names of the 49 death sentences of 2015
USA - Thre names of the 49 death sentences of 2015
APRIL 27, 2016DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 10 MORE PRISONERS EXECUTED
10 prisoners have been executed in Iran in the last two days.
- APRIL 26, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
three young men of 22 to 30 years old were executed in Zahedan’s central prison while another prisoner
three young men of 22 to 30 years old were executed in Zahedan’s central prison while another prisoner
APRIL 26, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED IN FAISALABAD
Two death row convicts were sent to gallows in the Central Jail Faisalabad.
APRIL 26, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: SYRIAN MURDER CONVICT EXECUTED
Saudi Arabia executed a Syrian murder convict, bringing to 87 the number of people put to death in the
- APRIL 25, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. James Tench was sentenced to death by Judge Joyce V. Kimbler
USA - Ohio. James Tench was sentenced to death by Judge Joyce V. Kimbler
- APRIL 25, 2016VietnamDEATH PENALTY
VIETNAM: THAI WOMAN, 3 VIETNAMESE SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
A court in Hanoi sentenced three Vietnamese and a Thai woman to death for drug trafficking.
APRIL 25, 2016Sri LankaDEATH PENALTYSRI LANKA: PRESIDENT COMMUTES DEATH SENTENCES OF 83 INMATES
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to commute the death sentences of 83 prisoners in death row to life sentences.
- APRIL 21, 2016EgyptDEATH PENALTY
EGYPT: DEATH SENTENCE OF 3 UPHELD, 4 COMMUTED FOR OFFICER MURDER
The Cassation Court upheld the death sentence of three defendants implicated in the killing of a policeman
APRIL 21, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: PAKISTANI MAN EXECUTED OVER DRUGS
Saudi Arabia executed a Pakistani national for smuggling drugs, taking to 86 the number of people the ultra-conservative kingdom has put to death this year.
APRIL 21, 2016MauritaniaDEATH PENALTYMAURITANIA: APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR 'BLASPHEMOUS' BLOGGER
An appeal court in the west African state of Mauritania has upheld the death sentence of a blogger accused of blasphemy, a judicial source told AFP.
- APRIL 21, 2016United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Missouri. Oklahoma. Missouri Execution Drug Supplier Being Sold After Committing 1892 Violations of Pharmacy Regulations.
USA - Missouri. Oklahoma. Missouri Execution Drug Supplier Being Sold After Committing 1892 Violations of Pharmacy Regulations.
APRIL 20, 2016DEATH PENALTYIRAN: 8 PEOPLE HANGED IN PRISONS
Iran's fundamentalist regime has hanged four prisoners in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, central Iran, and another four in Orumieh, north-west Iran.
APRIL 20, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: CITIZEN EXECUTED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia executed a citizen for murder, bringing to 85 the number of people the ultra-conservative
- APRIL 20, 2016United Arab EmiratesDEATH PENALTY
UAE: DEATH SENTENCE FOR SHARJAH SUPERMARKET MURDERER
A supermarket worker who killed a payroll manager in a row over wages has been sentenced to death in the UAE.
APRIL 20, 2016UgandaDEATH PENALTYUGANDA: GOVERNMENT MOVES TO OWN BILL ON DEATH PENALTY
Uganda’s Executive is making a belated move to take charge of the private member’s Bill that seeks to
- APRIL 20, 2016VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Today both houses of the Virginia state legislature have voted to accept amendment to HB815 introducing secrecy
USA - Virginia. Today both houses of the Virginia state legislature have voted to accept amendment to HB815 introducing secrecy
- APRIL 20, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: PRISONER HANGED IN BANDAR ABBAS
According to a report by the Judiciary in Hormozgan, a prisoner, identified as H.M. (31 years old), was
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- APRIL 19, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran hanged four prisoners in Orumieh (Urmia) Prison for drugs-related crimes.
Iran hanged four prisoners in Orumieh (Urmia) Prison for drugs-related crimes.
APRIL 19, 2016United NationsDEATH PENALTYUN: WORLD'S NATIONS URGED TO SHIFT FOCUS ON DRUG PROBLEM
World governments at a UN meeting on the global drug problem were urged to move away from repression, abolish the death penalty for drug offenses and step up treatment.
- APRIL 19, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTY
INDIA: EIGHT SENTENCED TO DEATH IN WEST BENGAL FOR MURDER OF COLLEGE STUDENT
As many as eight people were sentenced to death in West Bengal for the murder of college student Saurabh Chowdhury in 2014.
- APRIL 19, 2016VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Head of National Pharmacist's Group Opposes Lethal Injection Secrecy
USA - Virginia. Head of National Pharmacist's Group Opposes Lethal Injection Secrecy
- APRIL 18, 2016ChinaDEATH PENALTY
CHINA SPELLS OUT CRITERIA TO APPLY DEATH PENALTY IN GRAFT CASES
The death penalty will be applicable to corrupt leaders who embezzle funds or accept bribes of over $463,000, China’s Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Prosecutor’s Office, the country’s highest judicial authorities, ruled.
- APRIL 18, 2016South SudanDEATH PENALTY
two murder suspects, Marop Manguen and Majong Makom, were allegedly executed by firing squad on
two murder suspects, Marop Manguen and Majong Makom, were allegedly executed by firing squad on
- APRIL 18, 2016BelarusDEATH PENALTY
a 22-year-old prisoner, Siarhei Ivanou, was executed, according to another death convict, Siarhei
a 22-year-old prisoner, Siarhei Ivanou, was executed, according to another death convict, Siarhei
APRIL 18, 2016IndonesiaDEATH PENALTYINDONESIA: PRESIDENT DEFENDS DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG CRIMES
Indonesia's president is defending his country's use of the death penalty for drug offenses, arguing that drug
APRIL 18, 2016Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTYGAZA: HAMAS SENTENCES 5 MEN TO DEATH FOR GIVING ISRAEL INFORMATION
A Gazan military court sentenced five men to death, charging them with being informants for Israel.
- APRIL 17, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
Iran's fundamentalist regime hanged four prisoners in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, central Iran
Iran's fundamentalist regime hanged four prisoners in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, central Iran
APRIL 17, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: TWO PRISONERS HANGED IN MASHHAD
Iran's regime hanged two more prisoners, this time in the Central Prison in Mashhad, north-east Iran. The
- APRIL 16, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
IRAN: THREE PRISONERS HANGED IN GILAN PROVINCE
three prisoners were hanged at Lakan Rasht Prison, according to a report by the press department of the
APRIL 15, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: PRESIDENT TURNED DOWN 513 MERCY PETITIONS OVER LAST FIVE YEARS
The Pakistani president rejected as many as 513 mercy petitions of condemned prisoners over the last five
- APRIL 15, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. FDA has told the Texas Department of Criminal Justice it is tentatively barred from importing sodium thiopental
USA - Texas. FDA has told the Texas Department of Criminal Justice it is tentatively barred from importing sodium thiopental
- APRIL 15, 2016DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Jonathen Jarrells had the death sentence reduced.
USA - Georgia. Jonathen Jarrells had the death sentence reduced.
- APRIL 15, 2016DEATH PENALTY
USA: FDA BLOCKS TEXAS IMPORT OF EXECUTION DRUG
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the Texas Department of Criminal Justice it is tentatively
- APRIL 14, 2016IranDEATH PENALTY
UN: ZEID CALLS FOR AN END TO EXECUTIONS FOR DRUG OFFENCES IN IRAN
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein appealed to Iran to halt executions for
APRIL 14, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: TWO MURDER CONVICTS HANGED IN HARIPUR, MULTAN
Two murder convicts were hanged separately in jails of Multan and Haripur.
APRIL 14, 2016QatarDEATH PENALTYQATAR: ASIAN CONVICT TO BE EXECUTED BY FIRING SQUAD
The Court of Appeal has ordered the execution of an Asian expatriate by firing squad in Qatar for
APRIL 14, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: 3 WOMEN EXECUTED ON THE SAME DAY
Three women were executed on the same day in Iran.
- APRIL 13, 2016Palestinian TerritoriesDEATH PENALTY
EU DENOUNCES LATEST DEATH SENTENCE ISSUED IN GAZA
The European Union Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah condemned the latest death sentence issued in the Gaza Strip.
- APRIL 13, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
At least four death row convicts were hanged in the jails of Larkana, Jhang, Multan and Sialkot on early
At least four death row convicts were hanged in the jails of Larkana, Jhang, Multan and Sialkot on early
- APRIL 13, 2016OklahomaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma Knew It Had Used Unauthorized Drug Months Before It Aborted Richard Glossip's Execution.
USA - Oklahoma. Oklahoma Knew It Had Used Unauthorized Drug Months Before It Aborted Richard Glossip's Execution.
APRIL 13, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: EIGHT PRISONERS HANGED AT RAJAI SHAHR PRISON
Iran collectively hanged eight prisoners in Gohardasht (Rajai Shahr) Prison in Karaj.
APRIL 13, 2016DEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: SIX MORE DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED IN VARIOUS JAILS
At least four death row convicts were hanged in Pakistan in the last two days.
- APRIL 13, 2016TennesseeDEATH PENALTY
USA - Tennessee. Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to Require Preservation of Biological Evidence
USA - Tennessee. Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to Require Preservation of Biological Evidence
- APRIL 12, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
Two death convicts were executed in Faisalabad and Sahiwal jails.
Two death convicts were executed in Faisalabad and Sahiwal jails.
- APRIL 12, 2016DEATH PENALTY
GEORGIA (USA): KENNETH FULTS EXECUTED
April 12, 2016: Kenneth Fults, 47, Black, was executed in Georgia.
- APRIL 12, 2016DEATH PENALTY
OECD: MYLAN REPRIMANDED FOR DRUG USED IN AT LEAST ONE ALABAMA EXECUTION
The Dutch branch of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reprimanded
APRIL 12, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTYINDIA: COURT AWARDS DEATH SENTENCE TO MAN IN RAPE AND MURDER CASE
A 47-year old man was awarded death sentence in Jharkhand State by a Giridih court for raping and
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- APRIL 12, 2016FloridaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Vahtiece Kirkman
USA - Florida. A jury has recommended the death penalty for Vahtiece Kirkman
- APRIL 12, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. The House passed House Bill 57 to expand the death peanlty
USA - Ohio. The House passed House Bill 57 to expand the death peanlty
- APRIL 12, 2016DEATH PENALTY
USA - Georgia. Kenneth Fults, 47, Black, was executed.
USA - Georgia. Kenneth Fults, 47, Black, was executed.
- APRIL 12, 2016United StatesDEATH PENALTY
USA - Mylan reprimanded for drug used in at least one Alabama execution.
USA - Mylan reprimanded for drug used in at least one Alabama execution.
- APRIL 11, 2016DEATH PENALTY
VIRGINIA (USA): GOVERNOR SCRAPS ELECTRIC CHAIR LAW
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has not signed HB 815 that would have given the state power to put
- APRIL 11, 2016VirginiaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Virginia. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has not signed HB 815 that would have given the state power to put people to death by electric chair.
USA - Virginia. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has not signed HB 815 that would have given the state power to put people to death by electric chair.
APRIL 11, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAB JOURNALIST EXECUTED
A former journalist who joined the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab was executed in Somalia’s capital for
- APRIL 9, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTY
real brothers Nasir Mehmood and Tahir Mehmood were executed in
real brothers Nasir Mehmood and Tahir Mehmood were executed in
- APRIL 9, 2016IndiaDEATH PENALTY
On 9 April 2016, for the first time a court in Bengal awarded death sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and
On 9 April 2016, for the first time a court in Bengal awarded death sentence under the Narcotic Drugs and
- APRIL 9, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTY
SOMALIA: TWO SHABAB FIGHTERS EXECUTED FOR KILLING JOURNALIST
Two members of Somalia`s Al-Qaeda-linked Shabab jihadist group were executed by firing squad for the murder of a journalist killed by a car bomb last year, a judge said.
APRIL 9, 2016YemenDEATH PENALTYYEMEN: AL-QAIDA MILITANTS EXECUTE 15 GOVERNMENT SOLDIERS
Al-Qaida militants in southern Yemen seized and executed 15 soldiers loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, local officials and residents said.
APRIL 9, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: FIVE HANGED ON DRUG CHARGES
Five prisoners were reportedly hanged at Rasht's Lakan Prison (in the province of Gilan, northern Iran) on
APRIL 8, 2016NigeriaDEATH PENALTYNIGERIA: OYO STATE GOVERNOR OKAYS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi signed into law a kidnapping prohibition bill, which makes kidnapping a capital offence in the state.
- APRIL 7, 2016AlabamaDEATH PENALTY
USA - Alabama. Senators have voted to establish an innocence commission to review some capital convictions.
USA - Alabama. Senators have voted to establish an innocence commission to review some capital convictions.
- APRIL 6, 2016DEATH PENALTY
TEXAS (USA): PABLO LUCIO VASQUEZ EXECUTED
Pablo Lucio Vasquez, 38, Hispanic, was executed.
- APRIL 6, 2016DEATH PENALTY
APPEAL TO THE PRIME MINISTER, MATTEO RENZI, VISITING THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
In the recent visit in Italy of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, and his meetings with top representatives of the Italian Republic, it has clearly emerged the formal desire to establish more regular political and diplomatic r
APRIL 6, 2016United KingdomDEATH PENALTYAMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT UP BY 54% IN 2015, PAKISTAN TOPS LIST
The numbers of death penalty has risen over an alarming 54 per cent in 2015-16.
APRIL 6, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: THREE MORE DEATH ROW CONVICTS HANGED
Three death row convicts involved in two different murder cases were executed in the Kot Lakhpat Jail Lahore on early morning, Dunya News reported.
APRIL 6, 2016KenyaDEATH PENALTYKENYA: KERUGOYA COURT SENTENCES TWO ORPHANS TO HANG FOR STEALING CELLPHONE
Two orphans have been sentenced to death by a Kerugoya court after they were convicted of robbery with
APRIL 6, 2016SudanDEATH PENALTYSUDAN: 22 SOUTH SUDANESE SENTENCED TO DEATH
An anti-terrorism court in Khartoum sentenced 22 South Sudanese nationals to death and three others to life in prison for belonging to a militant group in Darfur.
- APRIL 5, 2016OmanDEATH PENALTY
A new draft Omani penal code, which has been prepared to compliment the modern era, has been discussed and approved by members of the Shura Council.
A new draft Omani penal code, which has been prepared to compliment the modern era, has been discussed and approved by members of the Shura Council.
- APRIL 5, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. A jury recommended that James Tench, 30, White, receive the death penalty
USA - Ohio. A jury recommended that James Tench, 30, White, receive the death penalty
APRIL 5, 2016PakistanDEATH PENALTYPAKISTAN: DEATH ROW CONVICT HANGED IN KOT LAKHPAT JAIL
A death row prisoner was hanged in the Kot Lakhpat Jail Lahore on early morning while the execution of
- APRIL 5, 2016North CarolinaDEATH PENALTY
USA - North Carolina. A jury sentenced Antwan Anthony to death.
USA - North Carolina. A jury sentenced Antwan Anthony to death.
APRIL 4, 2016Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: TWO CITIZENS EXECUTED FOR MURDER
Saudi Arabia executed two citizens for murder, raising to 84 the number of death sentences the kingdom has carried out so far this year.
- APRIL 4, 2016TexasDEATH PENALTY
USA - Texas. Marcus Druery is incompetent to be executed.
USA - Texas. Marcus Druery is incompetent to be executed.
APRIL 2, 2016SomaliaDEATH PENALTYSOMALIA: AL-SHABAAB EXECUTES A TANZANIAN JIHADIST
A jihadist from Tanzania was executed in Southern Somalia.
- APRIL 1, 2016OhioDEATH PENALTY
USA - Ohio. Report shows continued death sentence drop, 1 last year. No executions in 2016.
USA - Ohio. Report shows continued death sentence drop, 1 last year. No executions in 2016.
APRIL 1, 2016ChinaDEATH PENALTYCHINA: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MASS NURSING HOME KILLING
A man who attacked a nursing home, killing nine people and injuring nine others in 2015, was sentenced to
APRIL 1, 2016IranDEATH PENALTYIRAN: ANOTHER JUVENILE OFFENDER IN SANANDAJ PRISON SENTENCED TO DEATH
According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), a juvenile offender (K.N) imprisoned at Sanandaj Prison, who at the time of crime was 17 years and 9 months old, was sentenced to death by retaliation in kind (Qisas) for murder.