Australian Greens call for ‘barbaric’ US execution live stream to be blocked
Australian Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young is calling on the federal government to block the planned livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan's US military execution. The proposal has sparked international debate regarding the ethics of broadcasting state-sanctioned executions.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between international diplomatic relations and the ethical concerns surrounding the public consumption of violent state actions.
US army soldiers at a memorial service in honour of the 13 victims of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting by army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan. His execution by firing squad is due to be livestreamed on 3 December. US army soldiers at a memorial service in honour of the 13 victims of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting by army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan. His execution by firing squad is due to be livestreamed on 3 December. Australia news Australian Greens call for ‘barbaric’ US execution live stream to be blocked Federal government urged to prevent Australians from viewing planned broadcast of Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan’s execution
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