Al-Samit reports 53.2% decrease in mental assault cases in early 2026
A statistic from the Ministry of Justice showed a 53.2% decrease in assault cases during the first half of 2026, with the total dropping from 607 to 284 cases. The reductions include intentional homicide and attempted homicide by 7.7%, assault by 63.6%, and threats of murder or harm by 43.4%. Additionally, cases of suicide and attempted suicide decreased by 44.3%, while serious injury caused by assault decreased by 62.5%. The government also made advancements in the criminal justice system through amendments that include the abolition of provisions related to mitigating circumstances in murder cases, stricter penalties for carrying white weapons, and the enactment of a law to protect against domestic violence, all aimed at enhancing community safety and maintaining security and stability.
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