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Lebanese Parliament Ends Death Penalty
The Lebanese Parliament has abolished the death penalty, which had been suspended for more than two decades, making Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to officially remove this punishment. This decision came after a two-day legislative session during which the bill was voted on, and the Justice Minister described the decision as historic. Following the implementation of the law, the extradition of fugitives from justice to other countries will no longer be permitted, reflecting a significant shift in the country's criminal policies, which had unofficially suspended the death penalty since 2004. In line with international stances, Lebanon also supported a United Nations resolution in 2024 calling for a voluntary moratorium on the implementation of the death penalty as a step toward its abolition.
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