Singapore executes man for trafficking heroin, its second hanging in days

Summary

• Singapore executed a 59-year-old man for drug trafficking, the second such execution within a week.
• The UN and rights groups oppose capital punishment, but Singapore officials argue it has contributed to the country’s safety.
• The man was convicted of trafficking heroin and had exhausted all legal options for appeal and clemency.
• This was the 19th execution in Singapore since resuming death sentences in 2022.