Saudi Arabia: Mass Death Sentences in ‘Unfair Spy Trial’
The condemning of 15 people to death by the Specialized Criminal Court Tuesday after a “grossly unfair trial” is a travesty of justice and a serious violation of human rights,…
Obama Confirms Death of Terrorist Mullah Mansur
President Barack Obama confirmed in a statement today the death of Taliban leader Akhtar Mohammad Mansur a.k.a. Mullah Mansur. Obama said that the terrorist’s death marks an important milestone in…
Death Sentence for Apostasy on Mauritanian Blogger
The United Nations human rights office deplored Tuesday the confirmation of the death sentence for apostasy against a Mauritanian blogger, Mohammad Ould M’Kaitir, by the appellate court on 21 April.…
Dying Latino Calls for Aid-in-Dying Laws
A young Latino man dying of brain cancer, Miguel Carrasquillo, has recorded a bilingual video for nonprofit organization Compassion & Choices to urge state lawmakers nationwide to pass laws to…
UN Opposes Death Sentences in Bangladesh
The United Nations human rights office expressed Friday concern about the latest death sentences handed down against two leaders of an opposition party by the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal. The…
Death Penalty: Malaysia to Execute 3 Prisoners
Human rights organization Amnesty International has urged the government of Malaysia to stop the execution of prisoners due to be hanged on Friday. Amnesty reports that in addition to Gunasegar…