Hands Off Cain
NEWS ARCHIVE·DEATH PENALTY·SEPTEMBER 1, 1999
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In September the two death sentences handed down to...

In September the two death sentences handed down to the Traorès in January were commuted to life imprisonment during the celebrations for Independence Day

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In September the two death sentences handed down to the Traorès in January were commuted to life imprisonment during the celebrations for Independence Day. The commutation was seen as reflecting President Konarè's desire to promote reconciliation and to bury Moussa Traorè's 23-year dictatorship for good.
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  • (sources: United Nations, Agence France-Presse, Associated Press)