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Yemen applies Sharia, the Islamic system of law, which serves as the basis for all legislation in the country. [8] Many nonviolent capital offences, such as homosexuality or blasphemy, are derived from a strict interpretation of select Quranic verses. [10] [11] [12] Another facet of Islamic jurisprudence recognized in Yemeni courts is Qisas. As ...
Capital punishment is retained in law by 55 UN member states or observer states, with 140 having abolished it in law or in practice.The most recent legal executions performed by nations and other entities with criminal law jurisdiction over the people present within its boundaries are listed below.
The base served as a headquarters for United States intelligence-gathering and counterterrorism operations in southern Yemen until the aftermath of the 2014–15 Yemeni coup d'état, in which the Houthis took control of the Yemeni government and launched a military offensive against the remnants of the Western-backed
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A suspected al-Qaida attack in southern Yemen on Thursday killed a military commander and three soldiers from a secessionist group, according to the group's leader, security ...
Although Brazil abolished capital punishment in peacetime, it can be used for certain crimes in wartime, such as betrayal, conspiracy, mutiny, unauthorised retreat in battles, and theft of equipment or supplies in a military base. [2] [3] The execution method in this case is execution by shooting. [2] [4]
On 13 April, pro-Hadi tribal militia took control of two military bases belonging to units that were guarding oil facilities in the Belhaf area. [17] [18] 15 soldiers stationed at one base were killed. [19] On 19 April, seven Houthis were killed in clashes in the province. [20] On 25 May, 17 Houthi and 11 tribal fighters were killed in fighting ...
The U.S. military has struck Houthi weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, U.S. officials told ABC News. "U.S. Central Command forces conducted multiple airstrikes on ...
Houthi fighters and tribesmen stage a rally against the U.S. and the U.K. strikes on Houthi-run military sites near Sanaa, Yemen, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (AP) The extent of Houthi involvement in ...