Algeria Moves to Restore Death Penalty for Three Crimes After 33-Year Freeze

Algeria has identified three categories of crime that will carry the death penalty as it moves to end a 33-year freeze on its use.

The list focuses primarily on crimes involving arson and the kidnapping of children. The third category was not identified in the information provided.

The move concerns the application of capital punishment after decades of suspended enforcement, rather than its introduction as a new penalty.

Details of when the change will take effect and the conditions under which the death penalty will apply were not provided. No information was given about any scheduled executions.