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While Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) maintains a firm stance on the effectiveness of the death penalty in managing drug trafficking in Singapore, the article presents evidence suggesting that the methodologies and interpretations of these studies might not be as substantial as portrayed.

Iran: Execution of 4 Prisoners in Maragheh Prison

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 4 prisoners with drug related charges has been executed in Maragheh prison on February 27.

These prisoners were Bahram Ashtari, Atef Ranjbar, Karim saadaat and Vali Najafniya and were sentenced to death for drug related charges.

An informed source told HRANA's reporter, "27 prisoners are in death row in Maragheh prison, who would be executed in the Iranian New Year".

Source: HRA News, March 27, 2015

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