Zimbabwe's Cabinet Supports Move to Abolish Death Penalty
Zimbabwe's Cabinet has taken a significant step towards abolishing the death penalty by agreeing to back a proposal in Parliament. The southern African nation has not executed anyone since 2005, primarily due to the unavailability of qualified personnel to carry out the act of hanging. In recent years, there has been a reluctance from individuals to take up the role of state executioner, resulting in a de facto moratorium on capital punishment in the country.
