🔴 Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty
Summary
Lebanon’s parliament has officially abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to do so. The country had not executed anyone since 2004, and this change is seen as an important step for human rights in Lebanon.Key Facts
- Lebanon’s parliament approved a law to end the death penalty.
- Lebanon is the first Middle Eastern country to abolish capital punishment.
- No executions have taken place in Lebanon since 2004.
- The Justice Minister called this abolition a historic decision.
- Ending the death penalty may help Lebanon get suspects back from countries that have outlawed capital punishment.
- Human Rights Watch described the move as a major progress for human rights.
- The abolition is part of a broader set of laws under discussion, including a general amnesty law.
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