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“Kill the Chicken to Scare the Monkeys” » This report is based on an in-depth analysis of the laws and regulations used by the Singapore government to suppress speech and peaceful assembly, including the Public Order Act, the Sedition Act, the Broadcasting Act, various penal code provisions, and laws on criminal contempt. Drawing on interviews with 34 civil society activists, journalists, lawyers, academics, and opposition politicians; news reports; and public statements by government officials, the report examines how these provisions have been used to limit individual rights to speech and assembly.  Hrw.org

Singaporean Drug Bust Nets Largest Cannabis Haul in 14 Years » Singaporean authorities confiscated more than 20.5 kilograms of cannabis in the biggest haul in 14 years in the city-state, which has one of the world’s toughest drug laws and remains resistant to medical marijuana. Bloomberg.com

Singapore to execute a woman for first time in almost 20 years » Killing of Saridewi Djamani is one of two this week as activists say most on death row are marginalised people Theguardian.com

Trump Calls For Death Penalty To 'Get Tough' On Drug Pushers » Unveiling a long-awaited plan to combat the national scourge of opioid drug addiction, President Donald Trump called Monday for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including embracing a tactic employed by some of the global strongmen he admires: the death penalty. Cbsnews.com

Nazira's brother was hanged because of Singapore's tough drug laws. Are they working? » As Malaysia releases drug offenders from death row, its close neighbour Singapore has re-started executions for drug offences, with the government saying its policy is working. But drug reform advocates have a different view. Sbs.com.au