Singapore executes second man within three weeks amidst global protest
Singapore executed Muhammad Faizal Mohd Shariff, its second execution in three weeks, amidst global outcry over its stringent anti-narcotics laws. Faizal, a part of a group alleging racial bias in capital punishment, was represented by rights lawyer M Ravi, who voiced concerns over the disproportionate execution rates against Malays. Despite international criticism, Singapore’s government maintains that the death penalty effectively curbs drug-related crimes.