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Siblings detained in Mashhad protests face possible death penalty

Seyedeh Zeynab (Aban) Mousavi and her brother, Seyed Hassan Mousavi, who were both arrested during earlier protests this year, are being tried on charges of “moharebeh” (waging war against God) before the Revolutionary Court in Mashhad, a crime that is punishable by death under Iranian law.

09 May 2026-16:46
China hands death penalties to former defense ministers for graft

Under Premier Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has sentenced two former senior officials to death on corruption charges.

08 May 2026-01:21
Switzerland reacts to Israel death penalty law

Switzerland plans to summon Israel’s ambassador after the country’s parliament approved a controversial law allowing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, triggering international criticism.

06 Apr 2026-10:27
8 countries condemn Israel death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries have jointly condemned Israel’s new legislation introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, calling it discriminatory and a violation of international norms.

02 Apr 2026-15:20
Europe warns Israel over death penalty law

The Council of Europe has raised serious concerns over new Israeli legislation expanding the use of the death penalty for Palestinians, warning it could mark a setback for human rights standards.

31 Mar 2026-14:15
US judge blocks death penalty for Luigi Mangione

30 Jan 2026-21:56
South Korea's special counsel demands death penalty for ex-president Yoon

A special counsel team on Tuesday called for the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing his failed attempt to impose martial law.

13 Jan 2026-17:19
Trump suggests death penalty for Democratic lawmakers opposing military orders

20 Nov 2025-21:57
Bangladesh ex-leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Bangladesh's former prime minister has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity in connection with her crackdown on student-led protests, which ultimately led to her ousting.

17 Nov 2025-20:00
Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina faces death penalty over protest killings

Prosecutors in Bangladesh are seeking the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths of 1,400 people during a student protest last year that led to her removal from office.

17 Oct 2025-19:33

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