Amnesty International urges Gambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to abolish the death penalty, as none have executed in over a decade.

Amnesty International is urging Gambia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe to fully abolish the death penalty, highlighting that none have executed anyone in over a decade. Gambia is amending its constitution, while both Kenya and Zimbabwe are considering bills for abolition. Despite a sharp rise in executions and death sentences in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023, Amnesty argues that abolishing the death penalty is essential for protecting the right to life and reducing isolation for remaining countries that retain it.

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