Iraq: Death penalty/fear of imminent execution

Iraq: Death penalty/fear of imminent execution

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Index Number: MDE 14/017/2008
Date Published: 19 June 2008
Categories: Iraq

The Federal Cassation Court in Baghdad ratified the death sentences of 18 people on 18 June. They can now appeal to the president for clemency, but could be executed at any time, possibly within days.