Death penalty/Capital punishment

Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests

The judiciary said Majid Adineh had been convicted of “operational action in favour of hostile groups” in nationwide rallies that broke out late in 2025.

Japan executes pachinko parlour arsonist who killed five people in Osaka

In 2009, Sunao Takami doused a pachinko parlour in Osaka near his home with petrol and set it on fire, killing four customers and one employee.

Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences

The proposal follows amendments that took effect in July 2025, which removed the death penalty for embezzlement and seven other offences.

Defence in Charlie Kirk case argues shooter should not face death penalty

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued against the death penalty, saying that he hit his “intended target” and did not endanger anyone else.

Lebanon abolishes death penalty in first for region

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the parliament building on a rainy day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon January 25, 2024. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir/File Photo

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

Deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was accused of using the security forces to crush dissent.

Amnesty condemns 'escalation' in Iran death sentences

Iran’s judiciary announced the hanging of the two men on charges relating to anti-government protests that peaked in January.

Iran hangs two anti-government protesters in public

According to Amnesty International, Iran conducts the second most executions of any country, after China.

Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences

The law targets online scam operators, with sentences from 10 years to life or death.

Family of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in UK, wins posthumous pardon

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy speaks to the media following Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement of the timeline for his resignation, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

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