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Lebanon: Parliament adopts a general amnesty law

The Lebanese Parliament has passed a general amnesty law aimed at reducing certain sentences for many prisoners.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Wednesday, the Lebanese Parliament voted in favor of a general amnesty law after several years of debate on this initiative. The presidency of the Assembly announced the adoption of this proposal, which aims to reduce the duration of certain sentences, benefiting thousands of prisoners and individuals wanted by justice.

Lawmakers supporting the initiative emphasized that this amnesty was justified by the issues of prison overcrowding and procedural delays affecting the Lebanese judicial system. Authorities did not specify how many individuals might be impacted by this measure.

This adoption follows prolonged discussions within Parliament, reflecting a willingness to address humanitarian and legal challenges in a tense judicial context.

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