Execution of Jackson in Germany sparks protests around world . World figures , human groups , commentators urged execution to be halted . MacPhail , German and French 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 . World figures , human groups , commentators urged execution to be halted . EU , French and German governments expressed `` deep regret '' Social media users predicted execution would encourage new civil rights movement .