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Calls for abolition of the death penalty gather pace
News, Seree Nonthasoot, Published on 15/03/2017
» The death penalty is again at the centre of attention. Earlier this month the United Nations Human Rights Council organised in Geneva the Biennial High-Level Panel on the subject and very recently the Coalition against the Death Penalty in Asean (Cadpa) launched its namesake campaign in Bangkok with participants of civil society organisations from across the region. As a participant at both events, I have noted five key issues.
Asean moves boldly to end death penalty
News, Seree Nonthasoot, Published on 10/10/2016
» To mark World Day Against the Death Penalty today, Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have reason to revisit and recommit efforts to abolishing capital punishment.