Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliamentary vote | TheBriefWire
Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliamentary vote
Published 12 August 2026 · politics
In a significant first for the region, Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. A second legislative change will also see death sentences
In a significant first for the region, Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty. A second legislative change will also see death sentences commuted to life imprisonment. Al Jazeera's Ali Hashem reports from Beirut. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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