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.

October 10, 2024
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