Archive timeline
2004
The news published by Hands Off Cain in 2004, month by month, with the countries most present that year.
Latest news of 2004
- APRIL 12, 2004VanuatuDEATH PENALTY
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
There have been no executions since independence on July 30, 1980.
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
The additional district and sessions judge of Bagerhat,...
The additional district and sessions judge of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, sentenced to death Anisur Rahman Sheikh, 35, for killing his 21-day old baby son at Pingoria village in the Kachua district in October 1998
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
Rashed and Joynul Haq alias Ripon were sentenced to...
Rashed and Joynul Haq alias Ripon were sentenced to death and three others to life imprisonment after being convicted by the Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, of killing Amirul Islam
- APRIL 11, 2004BangladeshDEATH PENALTY
In the first case, Judge AR Masud of the Speedy Trial...
In the first case, Judge AR Masud of the Speedy Trial Tribunal in Dhaka, Bangladesh, passed the death penalty on Mohammed Kamruzzaman alias Ratan and Mohammed Moshiur Rahman alias Nasim for killing their employer Iqramul Islam Bhuiyan alias Nipun, a busin
- APRIL 11, 2004AngolaDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
The Constitution approved in 1992 abolished the death penalty.
- APRIL 11, 2004Burkina FasoDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
Capital crimes are: treason or espionage in wartime (Art. 89);
- APRIL 11, 2004BurundiDEATH PENALTY
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism
Crimes punishable by death are: premeditated murder, sorcery, treason, spying, attempt on the Chief of State's life and cannibalism
- APRIL 11, 2004AlgeriaDEATH PENALTY
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
Algeria’s laws prescribe the death penalty for a range of crimes including ordinary crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004BeninDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
The death penalty is provided for in the penal code for various offences, including: murder, piracy, treason, sorcery and other practices causing public disturbance.
- APRIL 11, 2004BotswanaDEATH PENALTY
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
The death penalty has been in force in Botswana since the country became independent in 1966.
- APRIL 11, 2004Côte d’IvoireDEATH PENALTY
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national referendum held on July 23 and 24, 2000, provides for the abolition of the death penalty.
Cote D’Ivoire’s new Constitution, approved by a national referendum held on July 23 and 24, 2000, provides for the abolition of the death penalty.
- APRIL 11, 2004Central African RepublicDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
Capital crimes include: aggravated murder, treason, spying, charlatanism and witchcraft, assassination and military offences.
- APRIL 11, 2004DEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason, spying, political and military offences and genocide.
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, treason, spying, political and military offences and genocide.
- APRIL 11, 2004ComorosDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, treason and spying are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004Cape VerdeDEATH PENALTY
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2):
The Constitution of the Republic of Cape Verde (1992) states at Art. 26 (2): "No one shall be subjected to torture or cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment or treatment, and in no circumstances shall there be the death penalty."
- APRIL 11, 2004CameroonDEATH PENALTY
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
Cameroon applies the death penalty for treason.
- APRIL 11, 2004EgyptDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, arson, rape, hijacking, espionage, drug trafficking, political and military offences.
Capital crimes are: aggravated murder, arson, rape, hijacking, espionage, drug trafficking, political and military offences.
- APRIL 11, 2004ChadDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
Capital crimes are aggravated murder, treason, spying and military offences.
- APRIL 11, 2004DjiboutiDEATH PENALTY
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995, when the reformed Penal Code and Code of Penal Procedure came into force on January 1.
Djibouti abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1995, when the reformed Penal Code and Code of Penal Procedure came into force on January 1.
- APRIL 11, 2004Congo - BrazzavilleDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason, spying and offences against the State are capital crimes.
Murder, treason, spying and offences against the State are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004GhanaDEATH PENALTY
Ghana still retains the death penalty for armed robbery, treason and first-degree murder.
Ghana still retains the death penalty for armed robbery, treason and first-degree murder.
- APRIL 11, 2004EritreaDEATH PENALTY
Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
Murder and acts threatening state security are crimes punishable by death.
- APRIL 11, 2004Guinea-BissauDEATH PENALTY
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
Guinea Bissau abolished the death penalty for all crimes in 1993.
- APRIL 11, 2004GambiaDEATH PENALTY
In Gambia, the death penalty was abolished in 1993, but re-established in August 1995 by the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council.
In Gambia, the death penalty was abolished in 1993, but re-established in August 1995 by the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council.
- APRIL 11, 2004GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
Capital crimes include aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery.
- APRIL 11, 2004Equatorial GuineaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder, spying and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004KenyaDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
Murder, treason and armed robbery are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004LesothoDEATH PENALTY
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
Murder, rape and treason are capital crimes.
- APRIL 11, 2004GabonDEATH PENALTY
Murder, treason, espionage, coup d'état and insurrection are crimes punishable by death.
Murder, treason, espionage, coup d'état and insurrection are crimes punishable by death.