Burkina Faso Reinstates Death Penalty for Terrorism, Espionage, and Treason

Burkina Faso's parliament has unanimously approved a new penal code, reinstating the death penalty for crimes including terrorism, espionage, state treason, and parricide. This decision, made eight years after the abolition of capital punishment for common crimes, aims to enhance accountability for participation in terrorist organizations. The Minister of Justice stated the penalty also applies if the use of prohibited products leads to death.

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