Singapore's Controversial Execution of First Woman in Two Decades Sparks Outcry from Rights Groups

Singapore executed a man for drug trafficking and is set to hang a woman, the first in 19 years, prompting renewed calls for a halt to capital punishment. The man, Mohammed Aziz Hussain, was hanged for trafficking heroin, while the woman, Saridewi Djamani, is due to be hanged for the same offense. Human rights groups and organizations have criticized Singapore's use of the death penalty for drug-related offenses, arguing that it is ineffective as a deterrent and disproportionately punishes low-level traffickers. They urge Singapore to halt all executions and pursue alternative measures to address drug trafficking.