Singapore Executions Touch 22-Year High on Drug, Murder Offenses

Singapore executions touch 22-year high on drug, murder offences

International pressure on the island nation to reconsider its death penalty for drug offences has been growing, particularly from human rights organisations.

Singapore Executions Touch 22-Year High on Drug, Murder Offenses

Singapore has executed 17 individuals this year on drug and murder offenses, marking the highest annual tally since 2003 amid renewed debate over the city-state’s use of the death penalty.

Singapore executes three men for drug offences over two days

This brings the country's total number of executions to 17 this year - the highest since 2003.

Singapore stands firm on death penalty as deterrent against drug menace

SINGAPORE: Singapore will not alter its capital punishment laws, maintaining that the death penalty is a crucial deterrent against drug offences, its Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said.

Family of Malaysian prisoner reveals shocking acts of threats, deception before execution in Singapore

Sangkari Pranthaman writes what Pannir told family members on eve of his execution.