Lebanese Parliament Passes General Amnesty Law

The Lebanese Parliament passed a long-awaited General Amnesty Law on Wednesday, expected to benefit thousands of convicted, detained, and wanted individuals—marking the first decision of its kind since 1991.اضافة اعلان

In a brief statement, the Speakership of Parliament announced "the passage of a amended draft law granting a general amnesty and exceptionally reducing certain sentences," a step primarily aimed at easing prison overcrowding and advocated by several political forces in the country.

AFP