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Democratic Republic of Congo: the country lifts moratorium on death penalty
The country has lifted a moratorium on the death penalty, citing treachery and espionage in recurring armed conflicts as the reason for allowing a resumption of executions, said a justice ministry circular.
Source: Reuters (15/03/2024)