Capital_punishment_in_Niger

Capital punishment in Niger

Capital punishment in Niger

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Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Niger. Despite its legality, the last known execution in the country was carried out in 1976 for treason. Niger is classified as "Abolitionist in Practice."[1] There were no new death sentences recorded in 2021. There were 4 people on death row in Niger at the end of 2021.[2]

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  1. [1]
    "Abolitionist and retentionist countries (as of July 2018)". Amnesty International. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Death sentences and executions 2021". Amnesty International. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
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