Killers executed, then crucified

Aden - Yemen yesterday executed two convicted murderers by firing squad, then crucified their bodies on a street in the east-…

Aden - Yemen yesterday executed two convicted murderers by firing squad, then crucified their bodies on a street in the east-central town of Sayun, security sources said.

They said the men were part of a seven-member gang that had killed three people and wounded two after it flagged down their car to rob them in Hadramaut province on June 19th. Police later clashed with the gang, killing five members and arresting the other two. - (Reuter)

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