Singapore has executed its first woman in 19 years for Drug Trafficking. Saridewi Djamani, a 45-year-old citizen, was sentenced to death in 2018 for trafficking nearly 31 grams of heroin. Singapore's laws impose the death penalty for trafficking more than 500 grams of cannabis and 15 grams of heroin. Human rights groups and the United Nations have called for a halt to executions for drug offenses, arguing that it is ineffective as a deterrent. Critics argue that Singapore's harsh policy disproportionately targets low-level traffickers and couriers, who are often recruited from marginalized groups.

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