US military officials have announced plans to livestream the execution of a convicted soldier by firing squad, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and international bodies. The move has been condemned as "disturbing" and "grotesque," with comparisons made to tactics used by terror groups and authoritarian regimes. The United Nations has warned that such a public execution could constitute torture, while Pentagon representatives have stated that further details will be released in due course. The convicted individual is serving a death sentence for a 2009 mass shooting at a military base.
Lawmakers branded the move as ‘disturbing’ and ‘grotesque’ and compared it to the actions of some terror groups and oppressive governmentsPentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamedA decision by US officials to livestream the execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan would amount to torture, the UN said.US defence officials said US Army psychiatrist Hasan, who shot and killed 13 people at a military base in 2009, would face a firing squad and the execution would be broadcast live, adding that details would come later. Continue reading...
