Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar delivers a speech at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique in Paris during the 9th ECPM Congress Against the Death Penalty on June 30, 2026. (Credit: Christophe Meiris)
The Lebanese delegation drew attention Tuesday at the 9th International Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, organized by the French association Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM).Justice Minister Adel Nassar announced during the opening session at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique that "Lebanon has begun the process of abolishing the death penalty after a moratorium of more than 20 years," prompting thunderous applause and thanks from French President Emmanuel Macron. From our archives Lebanon takes another step toward abolishing the death penalty Speaking later at the congress, Macron said, "There is nothing innocent about, [while] Lebanon [is] making such a courageous, elsewhere in the region other fateful decisions are being made that go the opposite way." He was referring to Israel's...
The Lebanese delegation drew attention Tuesday at the 9th International Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, organized by the French association Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM).Justice Minister Adel Nassar announced during the opening session at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique that "Lebanon has begun the process of abolishing the death penalty after a moratorium of more than 20 years," prompting thunderous applause and thanks from French President Emmanuel Macron. From our archives Lebanon takes another step toward abolishing the death penalty Speaking later at the congress, Macron said, "There is nothing innocent about, [while] Lebanon [is] making such a courageous, elsewhere in the region other fateful decisions are being made that go the opposite way." He was referring to Israel's...
