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عربية – DW
Lebanon opens Islamist prisons amid Syrian influence
The Lebanese Parliament has approved a general amnesty law and an exceptional reduction of certain sentences, marking the first of its kind since 1991. The aim is to reduce the prison population and achieve fairness in accumulated cases. The law seeks to address prison overcrowding and delays in the judiciary, including detainees and those wanted by law, especially Islamist detainees from Tripoli. It places particular focus on issues related to prisons and sentencing concerning political and sectarian conflicts. Although the law was enacted after changes in the political landscape of Syria and shifts in the regional climate, experts believe it reflects political quotas rather than genuine reconciliation, as the fundamental issues of justice and true reconciliation remain unaddressed. The decision sparked public celebrations as well as protests from various political forces, with demands for the amnesty to include specific groups of parliament members and parties. However, it remains limited within the existing political and sectarian balances in Lebanon.
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