Rehman’s Report Highlights Systemic Human Rights Violations in Iran
In 2021, 35 countries retain the death penalty for a range of drug offences, according to “The Death Penalty for Drug Offences: Global Overview 2021” Report (Harm Reduction International).
Saudi Arabia on 17 March 2022 executed four men - two Saudis, two Indonesians - after being found guilty of committing murder and rape, state news agency (SPA) reported.
Abdolreza Shafiee, Ahmad Gorgij and Bashir Samadi
(unknown surname)
Gholam Ali Khaurgir, Abbas Khaurgir, and Mohsen Jandaghi
Jamshid Fadaei, Hossein Mehrabani, and 2 not identified
Guilty plea in exchange for life sentences
A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, on 16 March 2022, sentenced a 34-year-old cleric, Fatai Afobaje, to death for killing his friend and mutilating his body
