Lebanon — Parliament of Lebanon
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On August 11, 2026, Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making Lebanon the first country in the Middle East and the first Arab country to formally end capital punishment. The law replaces the…
Impact: The parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, demonstrating legislative action on human rights. This may influence its credibility and future legislative agenda, though the amnesty debate remains contentious.
Aug 11, 2026 · 51 articles
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Lebanon's parliament passed a sweeping and long-awaited general amnesty law on Wednesday, the first of its kind since 1991. The law aims to reduce prison overcrowding by reducing sentences and releasing inmates detained for more…
Impact: The Lebanon — Parliament of Lebanon passed the amnesty law and abolished the death penalty, demonstrating legislative action. This may enhance its credibility but does not resolve underlying political and economic issues.
Aug 12, 2026 · 14 articles
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The Lebanese parliament passed amendments to a bank resolution law, a key IMF requirement for Lebanon to access funding and address its financial crisis. The amendments alter the Central Bank's governance, empowering the Higher Banking…
Impact: The parliament passed the amendments, a crucial legislative step. Its action is pivotal for the reform process, though the law still needs presidential approval.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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