Robinson urges US to halt two executions

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson has taken a final swipe at the US before leaving her position.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2002 - 13:32

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson has taken a final swipe at the US before leaving her position.

Mrs Robinson, a former Irish President, has called on authorities in Texas to stop the scheduled execution of two men who committed murders when they were just 17 years old.

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