Singapore: Abhorrent hangings must end as man with intellectual disability executed

By Amnesty International

Responding to the execution of Malaysian national Nagaenthran Dharmalingam in Singapore, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director Erwin van der Borght said: “The execution of Nagaenthran is a disgraceful act by the Singapore government – ruthlessly carried out despite extensive protests in Singapore and Malaysia and an outcry across the world. “Nagaenthran’s hanging highlights the deep […] The post Singapore: Abhorrent hangings must end as man with intellectual disability executed appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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