Botswana urged to abolish the death penalty
Botswana has seen a steep rise in executions since President Mokgweetsi Masisi took office just over a year ago. Human rights groups are calling on the nation to ban capital punishment.…
Bangladesh: Death penalty for rape stokes heated debate
Bangladesh's decision to introduce the death penalty for rape has been criticized by international rights groups. Critics say capital punishment is not the solution to the problem of sexual violence in the…
North Africa: Rape, assault cases prompt calls to resume death penalty
After a series of sexual assault and murder cases in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, politicians are responding to calls to overturn a moratorium on the death penalty. But experts say that will…
Uganda introduces ‘Kill the Gays’ bill
Ugandan lawmakers have re-introduced a bill that could impose the death penalty for gay sex acts. The proposed bill will also criminalize the "promotion and recruitment" of homosexuality.…
Taraba governor signs death penalty for Kidnappers
Taraba state government has signed a death penalty for anyone convicted Kidnapping in the state. He signed the bill today at the governor's office in Jalingo. The governor said the law will…
Philippine Catholics protest drug killings, death penalty
Around a thousand Philippine Catholics in Manila marched in protest of President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs and his efforts to reinstate the death penalty.…
Ambode Signs Death Penalty For Kidnappers In Lagos
Ambode Signs Death Penalty For Kidnappers In Lagos.…
Turkey declares 3-month state of emergency
The Turkish government has imposed a three-month state of emergency beginning at 1 a.m. local time on Thursday following last week's failed coup attempt.…