Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has adopted a bill to restore the death penalty, targeting offenses such as treason, terrorism, and espionage. The proposal seeks to reintroduce capital punishment within the judicial framework, aligning with measures to combat grave crimes and threats to national security. The government argues that the death penalty would act as a deterrent and provide a harsher response to severe offenses.
Key points cited in the bill include:
- Treason and acts that seriously threaten the state
- Terrorism and related offenses
- Espionage and clandestine activity harming national interests
The text notes that the death penalty would be applied under specific legal procedures, with due process and appeals as defined by the country’s judiciary. Critics, including human rights organizations, have raised concerns about the morality, effectiveness, and potential for wrongful convictions.
The movement toward reinstating capital punishment echoes broader security concerns in the region, where governments have sought harsher penalties to address rising violent crimes and terrorism. The bill awaits parliamentary consideration and potential passage, which would mark a significant change in Burkina Faso’s legal stance on capital punishment.
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