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Lebanon Parliament Votes to Abolish Death Penalty

Published Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a significant and pioneering move for human rights in the Middle East. This decision makes Lebanon the first country in the region to take such a step.

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  • Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to do so.

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Pioneering Human Rights Move
  • BBC News

    The BBC highlights Lebanon's move to abolish the death penalty as a significant step for human rights in the Middle East, contrasting it with other regional developments.

  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera English highlights Lebanon's pioneering move in the Middle East to abolish the death penalty, framing it as a significant regional development.

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