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Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Raises Questions About Justice System
Lebanon has officially abolished the death penalty, a move that brings its legal system in line with a growing number of nations. However, concerns remain about broader flaws within the country's justice system.
12 Aug, 10:08 — 12 Aug, 10:40
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le-mondeHigh12d ago
Lebanon abolishes death penalty, but justice system remains flawed
On Tuesday, a majority in the Chamber of Deputies voted to abolish the death penalty, bringing to an end a struggle led by civil society activists since the 1990s. While Lebanon has not carried out any executions since 2004, 85 people were on death row.
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual12d ago
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?
Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
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First report: le-monde · 12 Aug, 10:08|Full coverage: 2 · 32m|Window: 32m
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