On the first anniversary of his cousin's execution, Mohammad Hashemi is calling for an end to capital punishment in Iran, as experts warn that Tehran is using the measure to "repress dissent" following the large-scale protests.
More than 800 people executed in Iran last year in bid to repress dissent sbs.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sbs.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
(Update 1: Adds statement by Australian government) Sydney, Australia, Feb 21 (EFE).- Jailed Australian writer and democracy advocate Yang Hengjun will not appeal the suspended death sentence handed to him by a Chinese court for espionage earlier this month, his supporters announced Wednesday. In a statement published by Capital Punishment Justice Project (CPJP), Yang’s family …
The foreign ministry yesterday protested the recent statement issued by six international civil society organisations (CSOs) that raised questions about the fairness of the January 7 national polls and called for a re-election.
Bangladesh rejects 6 international CSOs biased statement on national polls dhakatribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dhakatribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.