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Lebanon Debate
Al-Jamil cautions on expanding pardon
The article focuses on the political debate surrounding the enactment of the abolition of the death penalty law in Lebanon. It reviews the positions of members of the Lebanese Forces Party, which advocate for justice for the oppressed while ensuring that pardons are limited to those deserving them, and for avoiding turning the issue into a sectarian debate. MP Sami Gemayel emphasized the need to establish a list of names and crimes eligible for pardon, highlighting the importance of national unity and avoiding sectarian division. Conversely, MP Sulaiman Saigh considered that passing the law to abolish the death penalty is an important step within society’s pursuit of justice. He described it as a glorious day for the martyrs of August 4 and believed that the goal is healing wounds, not retribution.
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