Burkina Faso's military regime considers reinstating the death penalty, abolished in 2018.

Burkina Faso's military regime is considering reinstating the death penalty, abolished in 2018, as part of a draft criminal code. The proposal, which has not been set for adoption yet, comes amid a reported rise in death sentences across Africa. However, 24 countries in sub-Saharan Africa have abolished the death penalty for all crimes, with more nations considering abolition.

November 09, 2024
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