Reactions Mixed After Zimbabwe Moves to Abolish Death Penalty

Zimbabwe's Parliament in Mount Hampden, about 60km northwest of Harare, is expected to take up legislation that officially bans the death penalty. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA) Jenfan Muswere, Zimbabwe's information minister, told reporters on Feb. 6, 2024, in Harare that the decision to abolish the death penalty was made after countrywide consultations. (Columbus Mavhunga/VOA)

Zimbabwe's Cabinet decision to abolish the death penalty, announced on Wednesday, is being hailed by human rights advocates, but not all Zimbabweans are in favor of the move.