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Lebanon Parliament Votes to Abolish Death Penalty
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant legal reform and a first for the Middle East region.
11 Aug, 15:24 — 11 Aug, 23:02
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BBCHigh11h ago
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
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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Lebanon abolishes death penalty in Middle East first
People in Lebanon convicted of serious crimes will now face life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, making Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to abolish capital punishment.
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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country inthe Middle East to formally end capital punishment.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: BBC · 11 Aug, 15:24|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h
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