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Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty, Marking Significant Justice Reform

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step in criminal justice reform by officially abolishing the death penalty, a move celebrated by human rights organizations including Amnesty International. The landmark legislation, signed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday,......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

PJD Stands Firm on Death Penalty: Justice and Deterrence at the Forefront

Morocco is preparing to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on the death penalty. In light of this, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has reiterated its stance on capital punishment, affirming its importance as a tool for justice and societal stability. At......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Migrants Who Kill U.S. Citizens Amidst Ramped-Up Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by calling for the death penalty for migrants who kill U.S. citizens or law enforcement officers. During a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, Trump proclaimed, “I’m hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant......

Urgent Call for Death Penalty Abolition: CNDH Advocates for Reform in Morocco

In a compelling statement made during a press conference today, Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), emphasized the pressing need for the abolition of the death penalty in Morocco. This address coincided with World Day Against the Death Penalty, which this year......

Morocco Poised for Historic Shift on Death Penalty as World Day Approaches

As the global community prepares to observe World Day Against the Death Penalty, Morocco stands at a crossroads in its approach to capital punishment. A coalition of prominent human rights organizations in the country has announced plans for a press conference on October 10th to address the ongoing challenges......

A Decade-Long Battle: Japanese Justice System Vindicates Iwao Hakamada

In a landmark ruling, the Shizuoka district court has acquitted Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former professional boxer, of the 1966 murders of his boss and their family. This decision brings an end to a 46-year-long legal battle, believed to be the longest time spent on death row by any prisoner worldwide. Hakamada's......

9/11 Saga Takes Unexpected Turn: Accused Plotters Reach Pre-Trial Agreement

In a startling development that has sent shockwaves through the American justice system and the families of 9/11 victims, three men accused of orchestrating the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States have entered into a pre-trial agreement, according to an announcement from the Department of......