Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
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Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
1y ago
A jury in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has asked that Nikolas Cruz be given life without parole for carrying out a deadly 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
1y ago
Supporters of German-Iranian journalist Jamshid Sharmahd fear that Iran may hand him the death penalty for an "attempted coup." They are calling for support from the German government for his release ..read more
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1y ago
Two men were executed over drug trafficking charges as pressure from human rights activists around the world mounts on Singapore to ditch the death penalty ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
2y ago
In Africa, same-sex partnerships are only legal in about half of the continent's 54 states. Many countries outlaw homosexuality and LGBTQ people still live in fear of attacks, imprisonment and even the death penalty ..read more
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2y ago
Belarus has introduced the death penalty for attempted terrorist attacks. The move could affect opposition activists who are currently on trial ..read more
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2y ago
Some Russian lawmakers have urged the death penalty for Ukraine's captured Azov steel plant fighters. But what consequences could Russia face ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
2y ago
The application of the death penalty rose in 2021, Amnesty International has reported. However, there were signs of a move away from capital punishment in many countries ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
2y ago
Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who trafficked a small amount of heroin into the country, was hanged. His case sparked widespread criticism because he was believed to be mentally disabled ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
2y ago
Saeid Fazloula was a star in Iran, until he "betrayed" the regime and faced the death penalty. Having fled the country, he now qualifies for a special team at the Olympics. But it's neither his old nor new home ..read more
Deutsche Welle » Death penalty
2y ago
The move by Attorney General Merrick Garland is a major reversal in policy from the previous Trump administration ..read more