The undersigned seven organizations, are greatly alarmed at the deteriorating human rights situation in Singapore. Concerning developments since the beginning of October 2024 have included two more executions for drug related offences, in violation of international human rights law and standards, as well as further restrictions to the exercise of the right to freedom of expression by anti-death penalty activists. We renew our call on the Singapore authorities to immediately establish a moratorium on all executions and cease the harassment of civil society representatives, as critical first steps. We also urge the international community to step up pressure on the government of Singapore, to ensure that the human rights of those facing the death penalty in Singapore, as well as those campaigning against its use everywhere, are protected.

The briefing addresses:

1. Use of death penalty against international human rights law and standards;
2. Relentless pursuit of executions highlights urgent need for a moratorium on use of death penalty;
3. Harassment of anti-death penalty activism and repression of criticism;

And provides recommendations to the Government of Singapore, and the international community

Amnesty International

Capital Punishment Justice Project

ECPM – Together Against the Death Penalty

Harm Reduction International

MADPET– Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture

Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty

World Coalition Against the Death Penalty