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Reconciliation Pardon Processed in 40 Minutes
Lebanese authorities confirmed that the general amnesty law was approved unusually quickly, taking only 40 minutes to vote after years of delays and political debate. The aim was to close the file of detained Islamists, which had remained open for over a decade. This took place within a context of sectarian and political settlements, where the benefits of the amnesty were divided among sectarian leaders and exploited for electoral purposes. The session was marked by disagreements between the government and the opposition, especially over including some detainees under a clause allowing their release after 14 years, leading to the withdrawal of some deputies and political blocs from the session. The law grants amnesty for crimes committed prior to March 1, 2026, excluding acts of terrorism, intentional murder, financial crimes, and corruption, as well as crimes related to major criminal activities such as attacks on public funds, human trafficking, theft of antiquities, and others. The law aims to address overcrowded prisons and judicial delays but has faced widespread criticism over its exceptions and the slow pace of judicial and security reforms.
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