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UN experts urge the US to halt the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen gas, citing potential suffering and violations of international prohibitions against torture. The execution protocol is pending review, with concerns raised about the pain, humiliation, and potential violation of human rights.
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How does the UN's intervention in this matter reflect its role in upholding human rights and international norms?
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