Singapore executes first female prisoner in nearly 20 years

Singapore executes first female prisoner in nearly 20 years. Source: newswav.

AFP reported that on July 28, Singapore authorities hanged a 45-year-old citizen for drug trafficking. This is the first execution of a woman in this lion island nation since 2004.

In a statement, the Central Narcotics Control Bureau affirmed: "The death sentence for Saridewi Binte Djamani will be carried out on July 28, 2023."

The man was convicted of trafficking "not less than 30.72 grams" of heroin, more than twice the amount that carries a death sentence in Singapore.

Djamani, convicted in 2018, "has had due process of law and has been represented by counsel throughout the proceedings."

The statement also said: "The subject appealed, but the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal on October 6, 2022."

Singapore has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws - trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis or more than 15 grams of heroin can result in the death penalty.

Djamani is the first woman to be executed in Singapore since 2004, after Yen May Woen was executed for drug trafficking 19 years ago.

Djamani is also the 15th prisoner to be hanged so far, since the Singapore government resumed executions after they were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore officials say the death penalty makes the country one of the safest in Asia.

According to VNA

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