Yemen: Further information on death penalty: 'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi, (f)

Yemen: Further information on death penalty: 'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi, (f)

Índice AI: MDE 31/005/2009
Fecha de publicación: 20 abril 2009
Categorías: Yemen

'Aisha Ghalib al-Hamzi was executed on 19 April 2009 for the murder of her husband; all seven of her children had refused to pardon her. In cases of Qisas (retribution in kind) the relatives of the victim have the power to seek execution, request compensation or grant a pardon freely.