[Deathpenalty] death penalty news----worldwide

[Rick Halperin]

Jan. 9


NORWAY/AFGHANISTAN:

Norway regrets executions in Afghanistan


Norway deeply regrets the renewed use of executions in Afghanistan on
November 8th, and has together with EU sent a note of protest to the
Afghan authorities.

Norway underlines its opposition to the use of capital punishment under
any circumstances, and in a press release the Norwegian government urges
all states to abolish the death penalty altogether. Norway urges
Afghanistan to sign the International Convention on Civilian and Political
Rights, 2nd protocol on abolishing the death penalty.

(source: The Norway Post)