Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

The Algerian National Assembly has passed legislation establishing the death penalty for individuals convicted of arson involving forests or agricultural fields. The measure follows a series of lethal wildfires that recently impacted various regions of the country.

In addition to the new penalties for arson, the approved bill designates child abduction as a capital offense. The legislative action reflects a government response to recent domestic crises, formalizing stricter sentencing guidelines for crimes resulting in significant loss of life or threats to public safety.