Ethiopia's Death Penalty Dilemma: Voices from the Brink of Execution. As the Ethiopian government prepares to carry out the executions of dozens of prisoners, a chilling sense of urgency has gripped the nation. Amidst the looming specter of death, a small group of Ethiopians has managed to reach out to the BBC, sharing their harrowing stories of conviction, imprisonment, and the desperate bid for mercy. Their testimonies paint a complex picture of a justice system grappling with the weight of its own severity, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of the proceedings. With the clock ticking, these brave individuals are taking a final stand, pleading for their lives and sparking a national debate on the morality of capital punishment.
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
