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1 Nov

An Uphill Journey: Abolishing Singapore’s Death Penalty

Singapore's death penalty has increased to 11 since 2022, primarily for drug-related offenses. Minorities are overrepresented, and the government believes it deters crime. Global consensus calls for a holistic approach.

Papua New Guinea: UN Welcomes Parliament’s Decision to Repeal Capital Punishment

Papua New Guinea abolished the death penalty in 2022, citing its ineffectiveness and Christian values. The decision marks the end of capital punishment in the Oceania region, with Togo remaining a de facto abolitionist state.

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