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China executes Frenchman convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

China executes Frenchman convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

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PARIS: A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday (Apr 4), expressing its “consternation”. Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, “despite the efforts of the French authorities, including efforts to obtain a pardon on humanitarian grounds for our compatriot”, said a ministry statement. His defence team did not get access to the final court hearing, in violations of his rights, the ministry added. The sentence was carried out in Guangzhou, in the south of the country. The ministry reaffirmed France’s opposition to the death penalty “everywhere and in all circumstances” and called for “its universal abolition”. China’s foreign ministry did not comment on the specifics of the case when asked on Sunday about the execution. “Cracking down on drug-related crime is a shared responsibility of all countries,” a statement provided to AFP said. China “treats defendants of different nationalities equally, handles cases strictly and fairly in accordance with the law and protects the lawful rights and treatment …

China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

China executes French national convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

Published by Sam Flores

A Frenchman sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday. Chan Thao Phoumy, a 62-year-old Frenchman born in Laos, was executed, “despite the efforts of the French authorities, including efforts to obtain a pardon on humanitarian grounds for our compatriot”, said a ministry statement. His defence team did not get access to the final court hearing, in violations of his rights, the ministry added. The sentence was carried out in Guangzhou the south of the country. The ministry reaffirmed France’s opposition to the death penalty “everywhere and in all circumstances” and called for “its universal abolition.” China’s foreign ministry did not comment on the specifics of the case when asked on Sunday about the execution. “Cracking down on drug-related crime is a shared responsibility of all countries,” a statement provided to AFP said. China “treats defendants of different nationalities equally, handles cases strictly and fairly in accordance with the law and protects the lawful rights and treatment of the parties involved”, it said. (FRANCE …

Iran executes Swedish citizen – POLITICO

Iran executes Swedish citizen – POLITICO

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“It is clear to us that the legal process that led to the Swedish citizen being executed has not been fair,” Stenergard wrote. “The death penalty ​is an inhumane, cruel and ​irreversible punishment. Sweden, together with the rest of ‌the ⁠EU, condemns its application in all circumstances” she added “Sweden will continue to condemn serious human rights violations in Iran.” The execution takes place during the third week of the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran, where the regime has a long record of human rights violations, most recently underscored by a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests. Iran also has a history of detaining Western nationals, including Dr Ahmadreza Djalali, an Iranian-Swedish academic who has also been imprisoned in Iran since 2016 and has been sentenced to death on charges of spying for Israel; and Johan Floderus, an EU official who was released as part of a deal with Tehran in 2024. In comments to Swedish media, Stenergard said she had been made aware that the execution was imminent late Tuesday and had tried …

North Korea ‘executes teens’ for watching Squid Game | World | News

North Korea ‘executes teens’ for watching Squid Game | World | News

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North Koreans face death for consuming South Korean media (Image: Netflix/Yougkyu Park/AFP) North Koreans are being imprisoned in labour camps and executed for watching TV programmes like Squid Game or listening to music such as K-Pop from South Korea, Amnesty International said. The human rights organisation said people it interviewed who fled the country said children have even been forced to watch public executions to deter them from watching foreign programmes. It said those who can’t afford to pay officials’ bribes faced the harshest punishments. Sarah Brooks, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director, said: “These testimonies show how North Korea is enforcing dystopian laws that mean watching a South Korean TV show can cost you your life – unless you can afford to pay. READ MORE: Three teens jump to their deaths from ninth floor after dad takes mobile phones READ MORE: Netflix unveils ‘truly unique’ documentary fans fear will ‘break the internet’ “The authorities criminalise access to information in violation of international law then allow officials to profit off those fearing punishment. This is repression …

China executes 11 members of gambling and scam crime family

China executes 11 members of gambling and scam crime family

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The Chinese government has executed 11 members of the Ming family crime syndicate. This comes after investigations into the criminal empire uncovered “intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detention, fraud, and operating gambling dens”, as well as other penalties. In the announcement, which has been translated, the Supreme People’s Court has confirmed that the group, led by Ming Guoping and Ming Zhenzhen, working alongside the “telecommunications fraud syndicate” led by other members, had conspired or committed various crimes. These crimes are described as “exceptionally heinous” in nature, which have been met with the “severe” punishment. That had been determined to be execution, which Ming Guoping, Ming Zhenzhen, Zhou Weichang, Wu Hongming, Wu Senlong, Fu Yubin, among others, will be or have already been subjected to. The press release provides limited detail on the gambling operations linked to the Ming family crime syndicate. While illegal gambling is listed among the crimes, the announcement focuses primarily on violent offenses and large-scale telecommunications fraud. China executes Ming gambling crime syndicate amid wider crackdown Separate from this case, Chinese authorities …

FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote | Donald Trump News

FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote | Donald Trump News

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FBI searches Fulton County election office in Georgia over 2020 election concerns linked to Trump-Biden contest. Published On 28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has executed a search warrant at a Fulton County election office in Georgia related to the 2020 United States election, a longtime focus of President Donald Trump’s false claims that his loss was the result of massive fraud. The FBI said in a brief statement that the search of the county’s main election office in Union City, just south of Atlanta, was a “court-authorised law enforcement activity”. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list FBI agents were spotted entering the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center, according to Fox News, which first reported the search of a new facility that state officials opened in 2023. The Fulton County government stated that the warrant “sought a number of records related to 2020 elections”, during which Trump was defeated by Democrat Joe Biden. The search comes …