Lebanon abolishes death penalty after 22 years without executions

Lebanon officially abolishes the death penalty after two decades without executions.

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Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar, a key figure in the reform, hails a political 'miracle'.

The decision aligns with a regional trend toward ending capital punishment.

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