Maldives reinstates the death penalty after 61 years . `` The High Representative holds a strong and principled position against the death penalty , '' a statement issued by her office said . The Maldives' new president has said he will reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of murder. U.N and EU have expressed their opposition to the decision .
Maldives reinstates the death penalty after 61 years . The Maldives' new president has said he will reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of murder. U.N and EU have expressed their opposition to the decision .