60+ Orgs Urge End to Death Penalty for Drug Offenses

Over 60 international organizations advocating for drug policies and human rights have called for immediate and strong measures to halt the imposition of the death penalty for drug-related offenses. They highlighted that despite international laws stipulating the death penalty only for the 'most serious crimes,' many countries continue to execute individuals for drug offenses. The statement noted that Algeria, Kuwait, and the Maldives took legal steps last year to expand the scope of capital punishment for drug crimes. The organizations are urging a shift towards health and human rights-focused drug policies, emphasizing that the death penalty violates the right to life and is not a solution to drug trafficking or use.