death penalty
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worldIran Executes Political Prisoners at Surging Rate Since Start of War
Iran has executed at least 32 political prisoners since the war began, using the death penalty to crush dissent.
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worldIsrael Establishes Special Military Tribunal for October 7 Attackers
Israel's parliament passes law creating a special military court to try Hamas militants from the Oct 7, 2023 attack, with potential death penalty.
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worldIran Executes 21-Year-Old Karate Champion Amid UN Death Penalty Warnings
Iran executed karate athlete Sassan Azadvar as the UN reports 21 executions and thousands arrested since the Iran war began.
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worldEight Muslim Nations Condemn Israel's New Death Penalty Law
Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE jointly denounce Israeli legislation making hanging default sentence for Palestinians.
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worldIsrael Approves Death Penalty for Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
Israel's parliament passes controversial legislation making the death penalty mandatory for West Bank Palestinians convicted of nationalistic killings, sparking international condemnation and legal challenges.
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worldIsrael Proposes Death Penalty for Palestinian Attackers, Draws International Condemnation
Israel’s draft law seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, sparking outrage from the UK, EU, and human rights groups over discrimination and legal overreach.
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worldSouth Korea's Death Penalty Debate Reignited by Ex-Leader's Trial
South Korea faces renewed debate over capital punishment as prosecutors seek execution for ex-leader Yoon, highlighting the tension between law and practice.