Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

NewsDebate newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via bbc.co.uk

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.

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. This story matters for General News readers tracking general. Reported by bbc.co.uk. Read the full original at the source link below.

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