According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR), 170 States have abolished the death penalty, introduced a moratorium, either in law or in practice or have ceased executions for more than 10 years, with Zimbabwe falling under the last category.
Editorial Comment

Ban death penalty entirely

FOR many years, the death penalty has been a divisive issue in the country but it would appear that the abolitionists are...
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