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POLITICS

South Carolina Executes Brad Sigmon by Firing Squad, First Such Execution in the U.S. in 15 Years

Sunday, Mar 09

Brad Sigmon executed by firing squad in South Carolina; first U.S. execution by this method in 15 years after a history of lethal injection complications.

POLITICS

Trump Resumes Death Penalty Pursuit: New Executive Order Sparks Controversy

Thursday, Jan 23

Trump's new executive order aims to revive federal executions and escalate capital punishment, raising concerns among its opponents about legality and potential abuses.

POLITICS

Trump Signs Executive Order Revolutionizing the Federal Death Penalty

Thursday, Jan 23

Trump issues an executive order to expedite federal death sentences, ensuring states have lethal injection drugs while targeting crimes by undocumented immigrants.

POLITICS

Iran's Execution Rates Surge: UN Reports Over 900 Executions in 2024

Tuesday, Jan 07

In 2024, Iran executed at least 901 individuals, marking a significant rise in capital punishment rates, according to a recent UN report.

WORLD NEWS

Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty After Nearly 20 Years

Thursday, Jan 02

Zimbabwe abolishes the death penalty, protecting 60 prisoners on death row as a major step in the abolitionist movement in Africa.

POLITICS

Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty Following Legislative Approval

Wednesday, Jan 01

Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, reflecting a significant shift in human rights legislation under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration.