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Macron affirms France's backing for Algeria on fires
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France's support for Algeria in confronting the wildfires that have swept large areas in the northeastern parts of the country, resulting in the death of 12 people and the closure of cultural and sporting events. Algeria announced a three-day official mourning period. At the same time, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced his intention to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists proven to be responsible, following a meeting attended by civilian and military officials. The Ministry of Justice has been instructed to amend the penal code before September 15 to establish this penalty. The annual wildfires have worsened over the years due to drought waves and high temperatures caused by climate change.
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