Burkina Faso's parliament unanimously votes to reinstate the death penalty
Summary
Burkina Faso's parliament has unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Wednesday 21 October. The death penalty is reinstated for crimes like terrorism, espionage and treason, according to the two outlets.
Latest: Burkina Faso's parliament unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty for crimes like terrorism, espionage and treason, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 21 October
Burkina Faso's parliament unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty for crimes like terrorism, espionage and treason, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported.
- 12:57LA TimesBurkina Faso's parliament unanimously votes to reinstate the death penalty
- 07:58ABC NewsBurkina Faso's parliament unanimously votes to reinstate the death penalty
- 07:50The Philadelphia InquirerBurkina Faso's parliament unanimously votes to reinstate the death penalty