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Capital Punishment
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Lebanon Ends Capital Punishment, Becoming First Arab Nation to Do So
Lebanon has officially voted to abolish the death penalty, becoming the first Arab nation to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment and hard labor.
Two additional executions carried out in Iran over police deaths during protests
Iran has executed two more people convicted of killing police during January protests, bringing the total number of protest-related executions this year to 24 amid international criticism regarding fair trial standards.
Ondo Cleric Demands Capital Punishment for Kidnappers and Bandits
An Ondo State Islamic cleric has urged the government to enforce the death penalty for convicted kidnappers and bandits, citing both religious and safety concerns.