UN deplores double execution in Singapore


Attendees holding signs during a protest against the death penalty at Speakers’ Corner in Singapore in April. - AFP

GENEVA (AFP): The United Nations said two men convicted of trafficking drugs were put to death in Singapore, voicing alarm at further planned executions.

"We deplore the hanging today of two men in Singapore and are deeply troubled by the planned execution of two others on Aug 5," UN Rights Office spokeswoman Liz Throssell said in a statement on Tuesday (Aug 2).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , United Nations , Excutions , Politics , Drugs

Next In Aseanplus News

It's live - hot action on the pitch - Semifinal stages of the Asean Hyundai Cup will be shown live on YouTube and Astro
US accuses nine Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffs
India at 80: Modi maps India’s growth push as he reaches out to students and promises major reforms
‘Like we were on a trampoline’: Indonesia quake kills 38, thousands flee
UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup
Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisations
China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs
Facebook parent Meta to unwind US$2 billion Manus AI deal after Beijing block
Nearly 200-country study shows China’s Belt and Road Initiative cuts debt and corruption
Chinese dad sparks controversy after digging grave to help sick daughter cope with death

Others Also Read