Amnesty International hails Lebanon's abolition of the death penalty as a "victory for human rights".
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The Parliament of Lebanon has approved amendments to current legislation to officially abolish the death penalty, ending a de facto moratorium that had been in place since the last execution in 2004.
International organizations and foreign governments swiftly praised the legislative move. Amnesty International celebrated the decision as a historic "victory for human rights," while the European Union congratulated Lebanon for setting an example in the region.
With this decision, Lebanon becomes the first country in the Middle East to completely abolish capital punishment, marking a significant milestone for human rights standards in the region.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR): La UE felicita al Líbano por "dar ejemplo" en la región al derogar la pena de muerteFocuses on the European Union's praise and regional leadership.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR): Amnistía califica de "victoria para los DDHH" la abolición de la pena de muerte en LíbanoEmphasizes Amnesty International's reaction and human rights victory.
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