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EU warns online platforms over livestreaming US execution planned by Pentagon

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What happened

The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009.

Key facts

  • The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army psychiatrist who is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 for killing 13 people at a military base in 2009.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:05:28 UTC.

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