Burkina Faso's military regime is considering reinstating the death penalty, abolished in 2018, as discussions unfold regarding amendments to the criminal code.
Justice Minister Rodrigue Bayala confirmed that the death penalty issue is under consideration and will be woven into the draft criminal code as tensions rise.
Amnesty International noted a troubling trend in Africa, where the number of recorded executions has tripled and death sentences rose by 66%.
The government's decision comes as part of a broader strategy to extend military rule and align the legal framework with the current regime's vision.
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