NIGER·DEATH PENALTY·MAY 5, 2003·1 MIN READ

Following over 40 years of independence, since 1960,...

Following over 40 years of independence, since 1960, Niger's National Assembly adopted a new criminal code

Following over 40 years of independence, since 1960, Niger's National Assembly adopted a new criminal code. The new code introduced punishments of death for infringement of international humanitarian laws such as crimes against humanity, slavery, summary executions, deportation and torture.

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(Sources: Rueters, 05/05/2003)