Maldives urged to reject death penalty for drug trafficking and end the practice permanently – JURIST Legal News

Maldives Urged to Abolish Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking and End It Permanently

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Maldives faces international calls to reject the death penalty for drug trafficking and abolish it permanently. Rights groups urge the government to prioritize human rights and consider alternative punishments.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Iran to halt death penalty amid alarming surge in executions – JURIST Legal News

UN High Commissioner Calls on Iran to Stop Death Penalty Amid Alarming Rise in Executions

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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has sounded the alarm over a dramatic spike in executions in Iran, urgently calling on the country to stop using the death penalty. Emphasizing the importance of human rights and fair legal procedures, they have demanded immediate action to protect lives