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- The United Nations expressed concern on April 22, 2026, about Singapore's high executions for drug offenses, saying they violate human dignity.
- Volker Türk, the UN rights chief, noted a regional decline in capital punishment and that 24 of Singapore's 2023–2024 executions were for drug offenses.
- Türk urged Singapore to impose a moratorium on executions, citing the "most serious crimes" standard.
- Singaporean officials argue the death penalty contributes to public safety.
