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The Guardian
Hegseth's livestream plan on Hasan's execution raises concerns
The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, announced plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the soldier responsible for the Fort Hood shooting. If carried out as proposed, this would mark the first public execution in the US in many decades, aligning the country with other nations such as Iran and Afghanistan that routinely conduct public executions. Historically, public executions have been used by authorities to demonstrate power, instill fear, or garner support, with recent examples from Iran, Afghanistan, and militant groups like ISIS and Hamas.
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