Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

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Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, potentially making Lebanon the first Middle Eastern country to end capital punishment. The law still requires cabinet approval.

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.

World Politics Health Lebanon death penalty capital punishment parliament Middle East law reform

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