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UN experts call on U.S. to halt first planned execution by nitrogen asphyxiation

Originally published: World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) on January 8, 2024 by Kate Randell (more by World Socialist Web Site (WSWS)) | (Posted Jan 09, 2024)

Experts from the United Nations have called on the United States to halt what would be the nation’s first execution by nitrogen gas, warning that it could cause severe suffering and possibly be considered torture. The state of Alabama plans to put Kenneth Eugene Smith to death on January 25 using nitrogen hypoxia, or asphyxiation, […]
At least six killed after factory owner calls in military in Hlaing Tharyar

Originally published: Myanmar Now on March 17, 2021 (more by Myanmar Now) | (Posted Mar 20, 2021)

Police publicly executed a woman who was the leader of the workers.