Singapore on Friday executed a Malaysian drug trafficker despite a plea for clemency from the United Nations and concerns expressed by rights groups over alleged flaws in his trial. Prabagaran Srivijayan was arrested in 2012 after 22.24 grams (0.8 ounces) of heroin was found in the car he was driving when it was stopped at … Read more
Human rights activists have urged Singapore to halt the looming execution of a Malaysian drug trafficker, citing a pending appeal in his home country and alleged flaws in his trial. Prabagaran Srivijayan was sentenced to death in 2012 for trafficking 22.24 grams (0.8 ounces) of heroin, but has consistently maintained his innocence. He is expected … Read more
Singapore has rejected an appeal for clemency by a Nigerian due to be executed on Friday for being in possession of cannabis, Amnesty International has said. Chijoke Stephen Obioha’s family was informed on Wednesday of his failed clemency appeal, it added. He was found in possession of more than 2.6kg of cannabis in April 2007, … Read more