Shock in Canada: Four citizens executed for drug crimes!

Shock in Canada: Four citizens executed for drug crimes!

In a shocking incident, four Canadian citizens were executed in China on drug charges. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly expressed her dismay and stressed that the Canadian government's requests for clemency were ignored. Despite appeals from Joly and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Chinese government remained unimpressed crown reported. Beijing justified the executions, saying all nationalities were treated equally and the procedures were carried out "strictly and fairly" in accordance with the law.

The background to the executions relates to serious drug offenses, which are considered particularly harmful to society in China. According to the Chinese government, a zero-tolerance rule applies to drug-related crimes, meaning there are heavy penalties for those convicted. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made it clear that drug offenses are viewed as serious crimes worldwide and can result in harsh penalties. Deutschlandfunk further reports that details of the cases will not be made public because the families of those convicted have requested their privacy.

Over the years, China has recorded a worrying number of executions. The human rights organization Amnesty International estimates that thousands of people are executed every year, while statistics on the death penalty are considered a state secret. The international community is watching developments regarding the death penalty in China with growing concern.