Singapore Executes First Woman in 19 Years for Drug Trafficking

Singapore executed a man for drug trafficking and is set to hang a woman on Friday, marking the first execution of a woman in 19 years. The resumption of executions has sparked renewed calls for an end to capital punishment in the country. Activists argue that Singapore's harsh drug policies disproportionately target low-level traffickers and fail to address the issue effectively. Human rights groups, Richard Branson, and the United Nations have urged Singapore to halt executions for drug-related offenses, citing evidence that the death penalty is ineffective as a deterrent. However, Singapore authorities maintain that capital punishment is necessary to combat drug demand and supply.