Execution of Troy Davis in U.S. sparks protests around world . The execution was condemned by the United Nations and other international bodies as a violation of human rights and an affront to justice. `` An execution is irreversible -- a judicial error can never be repaired . '' EU , French and German governments expressed `` deep regret '' Social media users predicted execution would encourage new civil rights movement .
Execution of Troy Davis in U.S. sparks protests around world . The execution was condemned by the United Nations and other international bodies as a violation of human rights and an affront to justice. EU , French and German governments expressed `` deep regret '' Social media users predicted execution would encourage new civil rights movement .