Iraq executes 14 despite U.N. rights chief protest

8 February 2012, 11:40 am

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq executed 14 convicted criminals Tuesday, a Justice Ministry official said, bringing the number of executions this year to at least 65 despite objections from the United Nations' human rights chief. Those executed included an al Qaeda commander, the senior official said. They had been found guilty of crimes ranging from armed robbery and murder to terrorist offences. ...... Read More »

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