Singapore Executes First Woman in 19 Years for Drug Trafficking

Singapore executed its first woman in 19 years, Saridewi Djamani, for drug trafficking.
Djamani was sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking nearly 31 grams of pure heroin.
Singapore maintains strict anti-drug laws and mandates the death penalty for trafficking over 15 grams of heroin.
Djamani's case prompted outcry from human rights groups who condemn Singapore's use of capital punishment.
Singapore has executed 15 people for drug offenses since resuming hangings in March 2022, with more planned.