Indonesia: Fifth execution confirms shocking new trend of secrecy

Headline Title: Indonesia: Fifth execution confirms shocking new trend of secrecy 18 November 2013 The execution of a Pakistani man in Indonesia on Sunday, carried out in secret, is a shocking and regressive step, said Amnesty International.According to media reports, Muhammad Abdul Hafeez, 44, was executed by firing squad in the early hours of Sunday morning. Hafeez is the fifth person to be put to death this year since Indonesia resumed executions in March after a four year hiatus. A further five individuals are believed to be at imminent risk of execution."This latest death…

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