Arroyo Reinstates the Death Penalty
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From Times Wire Reports
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo lifted a moratorium on the death penalty and said the first executions would be of kidnappers.
In a nationally televised news conference, Arroyo said criminals have been emboldened by her suspension of the death penalty after she took office in January.
A crime watchdog group has counted 93 kidnappings in which 202 people have been abducted between January and September.
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