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Women Being Sent to the Gallows in Alarming Numbers in Iran

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Many Were Child Brides Hanged for Murder of Abusive Husbands From Whom There Was No Protection  December 18, 2024 — Amidst a huge surge in executions in the Islamic Republic— 862 so far in 2024, the highest per capita execution rate globally—the Iranian authorities are now increasingly including women in those it sends to the gallows. Since the start of 2024, Iran has executed at least 29 women. More executions of women may have taken place that are unknown.

Philippines | Gvt confirms case of Filipino sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia

The Department of Migrant Workers has confirmed the case of Filipino who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.

According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras," the victim's family is reportedly asking for "blood money" worth 30 million Saudi riyals.

"We're talking to the DFA about this particular case," DMW Undersecretary Hans Cacdac said.

"Yes, we're aware of this case. We're talking, coordinating with DFA on this matter and we are reaching out to the family as well," he added.

Data from the Department of Foreign Affairs indicate that there are 83 Filipinos on death row abroad

Meanwhile, 4 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were granted pardon after years of detention over incurred debts in Saudi Arabia have safely returned to the Philippines, the DMW said.

Cacdac said that prior to their detention, the migrant workers were employed as a printing press technician, an air conditioner technician, a trailer driver, and as a merchandiser in Saudi Arabia.

They were jailed in a deportation facility for 3 to 5 years. "They incurred debts and it is very unfortunate they were detained for that long. Eventually, and that’s why we're thankful to the Saudi government, they saw that they should be released."

The DMW had extended financial and reintegration assistance to the migrant workers. They will also undergo psychosocial services and be evaluated for their skills and competencies for possible overseas or domestic reemployment.

The government will assist the children of the OFWs in terms of their education, according to Cacdac.

Meanwhile, the DMW reminded OFWs to be mindful of their debts.

"One message we can make… is for the OFWs to be very mindful of the debts they incur. The laws in host countries for debts are very strict and harsh with respect to unpaid debts,"Cacdac said.)

Source: gmanetwork.com, Staff, July 21, 2023


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