Comoros
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- republic
- CONSTITUTION
- December 23, 2001
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- a new code has incorporated French and Islamic law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- unicameral, Union Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court (two members appointed by the President, two elected by the Federal Assembly, one from the Council of each island and from former Presidents)
RELIGIONS
98% Sunni Muslims; 2% Catholics
From the country
- JANUARY 1, 2003ComorosDEATH PENALTY
In September 1996 the first execution since the country...
In September 1996 the first execution since the country became independent in 1975 was carried out
- JANUARY 1, 2003ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2003ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 2002ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- DECEMBER 21, 2001ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Two mercenaries among the 13 who on December 19 raided...
Two mercenaries among the 13 who on December 19 raided Moheli island, were indicted in Moroni for "breach of national security"
- JANUARY 1, 2001ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- SEPTEMBER 22, 2000ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Comoros signed the Convention Against Torture and Other...
Comoros signed the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
- JANUARY 1, 2000ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 1999ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 1999ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Comoros was a cosponsor of the amendments presented...
Comoros was a cosponsor of the amendments presented by Egypt (A/C