UN MARKS WORLD DAY AGAINST DEATH PENALTY WITH STRONG CALLS TO END 'CRUEL PRACTICE' EXCEPT IN NATIONS CONFLICTS AND OR WAR ©

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Web version   New York Oct 10 2014 12:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Photo: IRIN UN MARKS WORLD DAY AGAINST DEATH PENALTY WITH STRONG CALLS TO END ‘CRUEL PRACTICE’ The continuing application of the death penalty is a “cruel practice” that undermines human dignity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as he urged Member States to “reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights” and impose moratoriums on executions. Read more RELATED At high-level event, UN officials call for end to death penalty The continuing application of capital punishment is a “primitive” practice which has no place in the 21st century, United Nations officials declared today, as they pressed global leaders to set course towards abolishing the death penalty and advancing a more progressive judicial agenda in their respective States. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media