Iraq executes two despite international outcry
Iraq executed two people convicted on anti-terror charges today, the justice ministry said, despite international condemnation of Baghdad's use of the death penalty and criticism of the country's judicial system. The executions, carried out by hanging, were the first to be confirmed since March 13, and brought to at least 46 the total number of […]Iraq executed two people convicted on anti-terror charges today, the justice ministry said, despite international condemnation of Baghdad's use of the death penalty and criticism of the country's judicial system.
The executions, carried out by hanging, were the first to be confirmed since March 13, and brought to at least 46 the total number of people put to death so far this year, according to an AFP tally based on statements from the justice ministry and officials.
