death penalty
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Iran executed 975 people in ‘horrifying’ 2024 escalation: rights groups
Feb 21, 2025In a “horrifying escalation” of its use of the death penalty, Iran executed at least 975 people last year, according to two human rights organizations on Thursday. According to the French organization Together Against the Death... -
Bangladeshi Cabinet approves law suggesting death penalty for rape
Oct 12, 2020The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, today approved a draft law that does provide the death sentence of rapists as there have been nationwide protests over the past month, reports BSS. “The cabinet unanimously... -
Saudi Arabia eliminates death penalty for minors
Apr 27, 2020Saudi Arabia on Sunday ended the execution for crimes committed by minors after effectively abolishing floggings because the kingdom seeks to blunt criticism over its human rights record. The reforms underscore a push by de facto...