A poster in support of abolishing the death penalty. (Credit: Wolfram Steinberg/AFP/DPA)
Following Parliament’s adoption of the bill abolishing the death penalty on Aug. 11, 2026, we invite you to reread an updated version of this article, originally published on July 3, 2026.On Aug. 11, 2026, the Lebanese Parliament convened and abolished the death penalty. At first glance, the announcement may seem largely symbolic. After all, Lebanon has not carried out a single execution since 2004, more than 20 years ago.Justice Minister Adel Nassar had made the announcement during the 9th International Congress Against the Death Penalty held in Paris from June 30 to July 2, where Lebanon’s move was welcomed as a major step toward abolition.The timing was also notable.Just a couple of months earlier in March, Israel approved a death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners convicted of "deadly attacks," making Lebanon’s...
Following Parliament’s adoption of the bill abolishing the death penalty on Aug. 11, 2026, we invite you to reread an updated version of this article, originally published on July 3, 2026.On Aug. 11, 2026, the Lebanese Parliament convened and abolished the death penalty. At first glance, the announcement may seem largely symbolic. After all, Lebanon has not carried out a single execution since 2004, more than 20 years ago.Justice Minister Adel Nassar had made the announcement during the 9th International Congress Against the Death Penalty held in Paris from June 30 to July 2, where Lebanon’s move was welcomed as a major step toward abolition.The timing was also notable.Just a couple of months earlier in March, Israel approved a death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners convicted of "deadly attacks," making Lebanon’s...
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Question for those who want to abolish it: If you caught the assassin’s of Rafik Harriri would you execute them or not…?
03 July 2026 21:17