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House approves general amnesty law
Reports circulated that the Lebanese Parliament approved a general amnesty law, with amendments including exceptional reductions in the durations of some sentences. This decision sparked widespread controversy within the council, as members of the "Strong Lebanon" bloc and the "Resistance Fiduciary" bloc withdrew in protest after the Defense Minister was prevented from expressing his opinion during the discussion of the law, considering that this threatens constitutional principles and sets a dangerous precedent by barring military representation and the military leadership's voice. The MPs also emphasized that the law aims to alleviate the grievances of the oppressed, but it does not sufficiently address issues related to missing persons or fallen soldiers. They called for the government and the presidency to consult the military institution before passing any amnesty, emphasizing its status as a national priority. The law was approved by hand vote amidst political tension concerning the military's stance and the rights to defense.
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