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Jan 24, 2022

Citing ‘Christian Values,’ Papua New Guinea Abolishes the Death Penalty

Citing its “Christian values” and the unavailability of any humane means to carry out executions, Papua New Guinea has abolished capital punishment. On January 20, 2022, the PNG parliament voted to repeal the nation’s 30…

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Apr 25, 2019

Saudi Arabia Condemned for Mass Execution of 37 People, Including Juveniles, After Unfair Trials

In an action condemned by the United Nations and human rights groups as a flagrant violation of international law, Saudi Arabia beheaded 37 people, including juvenile offenders, in six separate locations on April 23, 2019. It was …

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Mar 16, 2022

Saudi Arabian Mass Execution of 81 People Draws Condemnation from U.N. High Commissioner, Rights Activists

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia executed 81 people on March 12, 2022, the largest mass execution in the modern history of the country, eliciting outrage from United Nations and non-governmental human rights organizations.

Entries tagged with “Michelle Bachelet, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights”

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Citing ​‘Christian Values,’ Papua New Guinea Abolishes the Death Penalty

Policy Issues

Saudi Arabia Condemned for Mass Execution of 37 People, Including Juveniles, After Unfair Trials

Policy Issues

Saudi Arabian Mass Execution of 81 People Draws Condemnation from U.N. High Commissioner, Rights Activists

Citing ‘Christian Values,’ Papua New Guinea Abolishes the Death Penalty