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Former doctoral student to plead guilty in Idaho student murders

A man who was pursuing a doctorate in criminal justice has been scheduled to enter a guilty plea for the stabbing deaths of four students from a university in Idaho. The plea deal with prosecutors would avoid the possibility of the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger, 30, had previously pleaded not guilty......

Morocco's vote for death penalty moratorium aligns with human rights advocacy

Morocco’s recent vote in favor of a moratorium on the application of the death penalty reflects years of human rights advocacy and aligns with the recommendations of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). The announcement was made on Tuesday in Geneva during a high-level panel at the 58th session......

Ouahbi engages in high-level human rights discussions in Geneva

Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva. These discussions focused on key human rights issues and strengthening bilateral cooperation. During his meeting with Thomas Guérber,......

Zimbabwe Ends Death Penalty, Marking Significant Justice Reform

Zimbabwe has taken a decisive step in criminal justice reform by officially abolishing the death penalty, a move celebrated by human rights organizations including Amnesty International. The landmark legislation, signed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday,......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

PJD Stands Firm on Death Penalty: Justice and Deterrence at the Forefront

Morocco is preparing to vote in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on the death penalty. In light of this, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has reiterated its stance on capital punishment, affirming its importance as a tool for justice and societal stability. At......

Morocco Signals Policy Shift with Support for UN Death Penalty Resolution

Morocco is poised to make a landmark decision by voting in favor of the United Nations resolution on the moratorium on the death penalty, marking a significant departure from its previous stance. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced this historic shift during a parliamentary session, highlighting......

Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Migrants Who Kill U.S. Citizens Amidst Ramped-Up Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by calling for the death penalty for migrants who kill U.S. citizens or law enforcement officers. During a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, Trump proclaimed, “I’m hereby calling for the death penalty for any migrant......

Urgent Call for Death Penalty Abolition: CNDH Advocates for Reform in Morocco

In a compelling statement made during a press conference today, Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), emphasized the pressing need for the abolition of the death penalty in Morocco. This address coincided with World Day Against the Death Penalty, which this year......