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Iran: nearly 100 people executed in first two months of this year02 Mar 2023 Press release
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Iran: Execution of Alireza Akbari condemnedOnce again, the Iranian authorities show how pitifully little respect they have for the right to life
14 Jan 2023 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: Ronaldo should speak out on human rights after Al-Nassr signing04 Jan 2023 Press release
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Afghanistan: Public execution by the Taliban is 'cruel, inhuman and degrading'First public execution since the Taliban’s return to power
07 Dec 2022 Press release -
Iran: sham capital trials being held against at least 21 people - new researchAt least 21 are at risk of the death penalty in Iran. The Iranian authorities must immediately quash all death sentences, refrain from seeking the imposition of the death penalty and drop all charges against those arrested in connection with their…
16 Nov 2022 Press release -
Kuwait must halt imminent execution of seven prisoners15 Nov 2022 Press release
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Iran: more than 250 people executed in first six months of 2022The Iranian authorities have embarked on a “staggering” wave of executions in the first six months of this year, with at least 251 put to death often in groups of ten or more at a time, according to new research by Amnesty International and the…
27 Jul 2022 Press release -
Myanmar: First executions in decades mark atrocious escalation in state repressionThe four men were convicted in highly secretive and unfair trials
25 Jul 2022 Press release -
Singapore: Amnesty calls for an end to executions as fifth person hanged in under four monthsNazeri bin Lajim was executed in Singapore today after being handed the mandatory punishment for drug-related offences
22 Jul 2022 Press release -
Egypt: ten sentenced to death after 'flagrantly' unfair mass trial28 Jun 2022 Press release
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Saudi Arabia set to execute two Bahraini men after 'grossly unfair' trialSaudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz must halt the imminent execution of two Bahraini Shi’a men who were sentenced to death on terrorism and protest-related charges following a grossly unfair trial.
24 May 2022 Press release -
Global use of death penalty up by 20% - major new report23 May 2022 Press release
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Iran: Swedish academic at risk of execution is being held as a state hostageThere is mounting evidence that the Iranian authorities are committing the crime of hostage-taking against Ahmadreza Djalali, a Swedish academic who is at risk of imminent execution in Tehran’s Evin Prison.
19 May 2022 Press release -
Singapore: Execution of man with learning disability is a 'disgraceful act' by the governmentNagaenthran’s hanging highlights the deep flaws of the death penalty in Singapore and the horror of its continued use
27 Apr 2022 Press release -
Singapore: Authorities must stop double execution and abolish the death penalty22 Apr 2022 Press release -
Singapore: 'Appalling' double execution this week must be haltedAt least two executions are scheduled to take place tomorrow (Weds 16 Feb 2022)
15 Feb 2022 Press release
