Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty
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Lebanon's parliament formally abolished the death penalty during a session held in Beirut on Tuesday. This legislative action makes Lebanon the first nation in the Middle East to officially end the practice of capital punishment.
Prior to the formal abolition, the country had already maintained a de facto pause on executions, with the last known execution carried out in 2004. Lawmakers convened specifically to discuss and pass the draft law ending capital punishment in the country.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Highlights the parliamentary session in Beirut and includes photo imagery context.
France 24 (FR)Emphasizes the historical context that executions had ceased since 2004.
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