"Media reports are confirming that Shafqat Hussain was executed shortly in #Pakistan, despite his 'confession' being tortured out of him - for a crime he allegedly committed at the age of 14. Pakistan lifted moratorium on the death penalty in December 2014. Since then, 180 prisoners have been executed, and around 8,200 prisoners remain on death row."
More links:
- Amnesty International, August 4, 2015: "Shafqat Hussain execution a “deeply sad day” for Pakistan"
- Amnesty International - Malaysia, August 4, 2015: "Shafqat Hussain execution a 'deeply sad day' for Pakistan"
- Amnesty International URGENT ACTION, August 4, 2015: SHAFQAT HUSSAIN HAS BEEN EXECUTED
