Jordan: Death Penalty/Torture/Unfair trial: Yaser Muhammad Ahmad Salamah Abu Shannar (m), aged 32

Yaser Muhammad Ahmad Salamah Abu Shannar is reportedly in danger of being executed at Swaqa Prison, outside the capital Amman, where he is currently being held. His death sentence must be approved by King ‘Abdallah bin Hussein before it can be carried out. Yaser Muhammad Ahmad Salamah Abu Shannar was allegedly condemned to death after confessions apparently made under duress and following an unfair trial.

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