Capital punishment in Eritrea

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Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Eritrea. The execution methods allowed under the law of the country are hanging and shooting.[1] However, Eritrea is considered "Abolitionist in Practice."[1][2] Eritrea's last execution took place in 1989.[1][2] There is currently no one under sentence of death in Eritrea.[1][3] Eritrea voted in favor of the 2020 United Nations moratorium on the death penalty.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Eritrea". World Coalition Against The Death Penalty. Archived from the original on 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  2. ^ a b "Abolitionist and retentionist countries (as of July 2018)". Amnesty International. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  3. ^ "Death sentences and executions 2021". Amnesty International. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  4. ^ "Statement on the Adoption of the 8th UN General Assembly Resolution for a Moratorium on the Use of the Death Penalty". World Coalition Against The Death Penalty. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2022-07-23.