Serious setback: Singapore breaks moratorium on death penalty
The ICJ condemns the execution of Tan Hai Liang and Foong Chee Peng in Singapore today. By executing the two men, Singapore breaks the moratorium it has respected since 2011.
ASEAN lawyers to work towards stronger human rights safeguards
More than 40 delegates from nine countries attended a regional workshop for ASEAN lawyers in Bangkok April 28-30 on the promotion and protection of the rights of human rights defenders.
Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/SGP/CO/4, 10 August 2011: Singapore
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