Morocco is preparing to vote on supporting a United Nations resolution for a moratorium on capital punishment.
Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced on December 9 that Morocco will back the resolution, to be discussed at the UN General Assembly on December 15, marking a pivotal moment in its human rights journey.
“This move reflects our commitment to protecting the right to life, as enshrined in Article 20 of the Moroccan Constitution,” Ouahbi told Parliament.
The proposed resolution introduces a two-year moratorium on executions, with plans to permanently amend Morocco’s penal code to abolish the death penalty.
