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Lebanon Becomes 1st Middle East Nation To Formally Abolish Death Penalty
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Lebanon has moved to become the first nation in the Middle East to formally abolish the death penalty. This legislative action is part of a broader package of bills, including a long-debated general amnesty law.
The abolition came as part of a series of bills to be discussed in the current legislative session, including a general amnesty law that has been debated for years.
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