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Singaporean TV actors charged over death penalty protests
Two Singaporean television actors have been charged in connection with protests against the death penalty, a punishment Singapore continues to carry out, mainly for drug trafficking. The case has drawn attention because of the defendants' public profiles and to the growing campaign to end executions in the city-state. Activists say the charges show how tightly the authorities police dissent, while supporters of Singapore's policy argue the law is applied fairly and deters serious crime.
Why now: The prosecution of well-known actors for anti-death penalty activism is unusual and touches on Singapore's sensitive debate over capital punishment.
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- Singaporean TV actors charged over death penalty protests · SCMPNews · 5
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