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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country ends death penalty for crimes committed by minors?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
UAE
C
Oman
D
Yemen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The acts of execution, especially the execution of juveniles, has received wide criticism from around the world. They feel that, despite being a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Saudi Arabia has been continually violating its provision which abolishes the death penalty for minors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Kazakhstan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Before they even reach adulthood, Iran is ending their lives. There are scores of young offenders on death row in Iran, and the authorities are continuing to sentence them to death. Girls as young as nine can be sentenced to execution; for boys it’s 15. At least 73 young offenders were executed between 2005 and 2015.

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