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Embassy of SwedenLusaka, Zambia

Local time 3:38 AM

WORLD DAY AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY

Today is the World Day Against the Death Penalty. Sweden condemns the use of the death penalty in all its forms and is working with the EU towards its abolition.

“Respect for life is central to human rights. The death penalty means that the State justifies killing, thus failing in its role to serve as a model for its citizens,”
stressed Hadar Cars when fighting for the EU to take a clear position against the death penalty.

Read the enclosed article for more on Sweden's position on the death penalty. 

Last updated 10 Oct 2018, 2.01 PM