All countries allowing public executions as Trump 'approves' live firing squad death
- Posted on October 11, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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The Trump administration's controversial decision to permit a publicly broadcast execution via firing squad has ignited global diplomatic tensions and human rights concerns. The case involves Nidal Hasan, convicted in the Fort Hood military shooting, marking a potential precedent for televised capital punishment in the United States. This unprecedented move has drawn criticism from international bodies and raised fundamental questions about modern judicial practices and media coverage of executions.
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