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UN Urges Kyrgyzstan to Uphold Human Rights, Reject Death Penalty Revival
The UN urges Kyrgyzstan to uphold human rights and reject the revival of capital punishment following a violent crime, emphasizing the implications for international law.
- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned any reintroduction of capital punishment in Kyrgyzstan after the recent rape and murder of a young girl.
- Kyrgyzstan abolished capital punishment in 1998 and made it illegal in 2010 by ratifying the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
- Volker Türk highlighted that reviving capital punishment would violate international law and undermine Kyrgyzstans commitment to human rights protections.
Why It Matters
The situation in Kyrgyzstan reflects broader global debates over capital punishment and human rights, with the UNs stance underscoring the importance of adherence to international law in protecting vulnerable populations.