U.S. remarks on Lebanon and general amnesty
The Lebanese Parliament published a general amnesty law on August 12, aiming to reduce overcrowding in prisons and serve political and sectarian interests. The law includes the release of detainees who have served over 12 years without trial and promotes replacing the death penalty with life imprisonment, reducing it to 17 years. It sparked debate about sectarian responsibilities, as Hezbollah sought to include cases related to cannabis cultivation and car theft, while Christian forces demanded a focus on issues of Lebanese cooperation with Israel. Political developments also showed success by Sunni factions in pushing for the inclusion of Islamic prisoners, such as Ahmed Al-Assir, who may be released after about two years. This could impact the Sunni scene and shift the balance of power in Lebanon, as Hezbollah's influence wanes and potential Sunni opposition rises.
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