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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Abolition of Death Penalty
New Zimbabwe, 7 February 2024
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved the abolition of death sentences. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe - Cabinet's Move to Abolish Death Penalty Marks Progress
AI London, 8 February 2024
Responding to a move by Zimbabwe's cabinet to back abolition of the death penalty, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Reactions Mixed After Zimbabwe Moves to Abolish Death Penalty
VOA, 8 February 2024
Zimbabwe's Cabinet decision to abolish the death penalty, announced on Wednesday, is being hailed by human rights advocates, but not all Zimbabweans are in favor of the move. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 63 Death Row Inmates Likely to Be Resentenced
The Herald, 8 February 2024
There are at present at least 63 people on death row nationwide after being sentenced for aggravated murder, and who will be returned to court for re-sentencing to the new maximum… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Cabinet Backs Removal of Death Penalty
The Herald, 7 February 2024
THE Private Member's Bill to abolish the death penalty in Zimbabwe yesterday received Cabinet backing, basically assuring that it will be passed by Parliament, with life… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Applauds Zimbabwe's Approval of Death Penalty Abolishment
New Zimbabwe, 9 February 2024
AMNESTY International has commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government for approving the abolishment of the death penalty. Read more »
Zimbabwe Govt Moves to Abolish Death Penalty
"Zimbabwe has taken the right step towards ending this abhorrent and inhuman form of punishment that has no place in our world," said Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director, East and Southern Africa Khanyo Farisè.
