Lebanon's parliament votes to abolish death penalty, Hezbollah votes against bill
The legislation will now go before Lebanon’s cabinet before being submitted to President Joseph Aoun for approval.
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a significant step hailed by international bodies and human rights organizations. While a majority of the 128-member parliament supported the bill, Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc voted against it.
The legislation will now be reviewed by Lebanon's cabinet before being presented to President Joseph Aoun for final approval. Over 20 years have passed since Lebanon carried out its last execution. In January 2004, Ahmad Ali Mansour, Badi Hamadeh, and Remi Antoan Zaatar were executed for various murder cases.
The United Nations and European Commission have welcomed Lebanon's decision, with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas both expressing congratulations. Kallas emphasized that the move builds on Lebanon's de facto moratorium on executions since 2004 and highlights the country's commitment to the right to life.
She added that this action sets a powerful example for other Middle Eastern countries and the world, reflecting the growing international trend towards abolition of the death penalty.
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