Amelia Smith
Freelance Writer at Freelance
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2 weeks ago |
reprieve.org | Amelia Smith
Saudi Arabia has executed a journalist who wrote about women’s rights, politics and the Arab Spring, reports the AssociatedPress. Turki al Jasser was arrested in 2018, held incommunicado for several years, and apparently tried, convicted and sentenced to death in total secrecy. Turki’s execution is a reminder of the deep rooted political repression that is driving the execution crisis in Saudi Arabia.
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2 weeks ago |
reprieve.org | Amelia Smith
Four executions are scheduled in the US this week as Donald Trump pushes to revive the death penalty, despite concerns about the execution method being used by states, reports the Guardian US. The states where the executions are scheduled – Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Oklahoma – have a previous history of botching executions, including of people subject to racial bias during proceedings, and those who have been wrongly convicted.
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2 weeks ago |
reprieve.org | Amelia Smith
Four people across four states are set to be executed this week as the number of people put to death in the US continues to rise, reports CNN. If all four are executed, as well as another two that are scheduled for June, the total number of executions in the US in the first six months of 2025 will be the same as the total number of executions throughout 2024. “This is a dark time in US capital punishment,” the Deputy director at Reprieve US, Matt Wells, told CNN.
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3 weeks ago |
indibloghub.com | Amelia Smith
In today’s competitive academic landscape, Australian students are expected to juggle coursework, part-time jobs, and personal responsibilities—often all at once. While self-learning builds long-term knowledge and critical thinking skills, it can be overwhelming when deadlines pile up.
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3 weeks ago |
indibloghub.com | Amelia Smith
Planning a trip can be exciting, but unexpected changes can leave you wondering about refunds and cancellation policies. If you've made a Spirit flight reservation and now need to cancel, you're probably asking: Will Spirit refund my money if I cancel This guide covers the Spirit Airlines cancellation refund process, including eligibility, timing, fees, and how to make a refund request. What is Spirit Airlines' refund policy?
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