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الكتائب اللبنانية
Lebanon shifts towards rule of law
On August 11, 2026, the Lebanese Parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to officially eliminate it. The punishment was replaced with life imprisonment, reflecting a shift in the philosophy of justice and affirming that the state is moving away from a punitive mindset and towards a fair judicial system rooted in human rights. This decision is considered a historic step demonstrating Lebanon's capacity for reform and progress despite its political and economic crises. It confirms that political will can produce laws that embody the values of freedom and human dignity, placing the law above all else without resorting to killing in the name of justice.
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