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MiscellaneousUS Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers to Refuse Participation in Firing Squad Executions
US Archbishop Timothy Broglio has urged Catholic soldiers not to participate in the planned firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, citing religious objections. The controversial plan to livestream the execution has also drawn criticism from other religious leaders and rights groups.
Al Jazeera English|October 12, 2026|1
PoliticsTrump Approves Death by Firing Squad for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Malik Hasan
US President Donald Trump has approved death by firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, the former army officer convicted of the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood. The decision marks a rare move that could revive military executions for the first time since 1961.
Al Jazeera English|October 6, 2026