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Lebanon Passes Amnesty Law, Repeals Death Penalty

Updated 2026-08-12 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Lebanon's parliament has passed a long-sought amnesty law that will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms. The move comes a day after the death penalty was repealed.

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Al Jazeera
The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.
2026-08-12 14:26 UTC
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