Florida has executed 13 inmates this year, including William Frances Silvian, who was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife in 2006, which demonstrates the rapid increase in the death penalty due to the strict stance of the state's governor. (translated)
Lebanon has officially abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to implement this change in its legislation. (translated)
Thaimaalainen tuomioistuin on määrännyt kuolemantuomion kahdelle miehelle, jotka kuuluivat Kiinan uiguurivähemmistöön ja olivat vastuussa Bangkokin vuoden 2015 pommi-iskusta, jossa kuoli 20 ihmistä ja yli sata haavoittui. #PommiIsku #Kuolemantuomio #Bangkok