n/a

execution

December 29, 2020

NUJ condemns execution of dissident journalist

The National Union of Journalists has called on Iran to desist in its persecution and harassment of journalists and media workers.
June 17, 2019

Sixth journalist murdered in Mexico during 2019

A crime reporter was gunned down outside her home after writing a series of stories implicating police officers in a kidnapping.
February 4, 2019

Saudi citizens face beheading for peaceful protest

At least eight young men are at risk of imminent execution for exercising their right to peaceful assembly.
January 16, 2019

China urged to revoke death sentence against Canadian for drug crimes

Robert Schellenberg had been sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug smuggling but received a death sentence at a re-trial.
January 12, 2019

Pakistan schedules execution for mentally ill former police officer

Following an order issued yesterday by Pakistani authorities, Khizar Hiyat, a former police officer who suffers from severe schizophrenia, is set to be executed in 72 hours.
July 25, 2018

Methodist Church statement on the prosecution of two IS fighters

Church says even in the most difficult of cases, the nation’s commitment to human rights and dignity should remain steadfast.
February 1, 2018

Iran hangs man who was 15 at time of alleged crime

Amnesty International has expressed outrage at reports that the Iranian authorities have executed a young man convicted of murder who was only 15 years old at the time of his alleged crime.
December 20, 2017

Amnesty condemns executions in Japan

Amnesty International has condemned the execution of two men in Japan as a 'bloody stain' on its human rights record.
May 15, 2017

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia as juveniles face execution

President Trump is preparing to visit Riyadh, as concerns grow for three Saudi juveniles who face imminent execution for attending protests.
November 2, 2016

Pakistan stays execution of mentally ill prisoner

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has stayed the execution of a severely mentally ill man who was due to be hanged today.