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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

Source: BBC News Published Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:24:07 GMT
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

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Key context: The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment. This development from BBC News highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

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