Burkina Faso junta reinstates death penalty for terrorism and treason

Burkina Faso's parliament, controlled by the military junta, voted to reinstate the death penalty, which was abolished in 2018. The move is aimed at punishing terrorism and high treason, reflecting the junta's hardline stance amid ongoing insurgency. This marks a reversal of prior abolition and signals a shift toward more punitive measures in the Sahel region.