Capital punishment in Niger

Capital punishment is a legal penalty in Niger. Despite its legality, its last known execution was carried out in 1976 for treason. Niger is classified as "Abolitionist in Practice."[1] There were no new death sentences recorded in 2021. There were 4 people on death row in Niger at the end of 2021.[2]

References
  1. "Abolitionist and retentionist countries (as of July 2018)". Amnesty International. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. "Death sentences and executions 2021". Amnesty International. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
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