Burkina Faso’s parliament unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty for crimes including terrorism, espionage and treason. The Justice Ministry also said the penalty had been reinstated. The last recorded execution in the country took place in 1988.
WHO:Burkina Faso’s parliament
WHAT:Unanimously voted to reinstate the death penalty for terrorism, espionage and treason.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
WHERE:Burkina Faso
WHY:The reason for reinstating the death penalty was not reported.
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