Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Global Trend Continues

Al Jazeera · world

Lebanon has officially ended executions, joining a global movement towards abolition. Amnesty International reports that three-quarters of countries worldwide have now abolished the death penalty, either in law or in practice. This significant step by Lebanon reflects a growing international consensus against capital punishment. The trend indicates a continuing shift in global justice systems, moving away from state-sanctioned killing as a form of punishment.