Algeria's President Proposes Death Penalty for Arsonists After Devastating Fires
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has proposed reinstating the death penalty for those found guilty of arson following a series of forest fires that have resulted in at least 12 fatalities. The wildfires have caused significant destruction, with over 100 incidents reported.
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Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has proposed the death penalty for individuals who intentionally start forest fires following recent wildfires that resulted in 12 deaths and 54 injuries in the northeast. He has ordered the justice minister to amend the penal code and investigate potential arson, noting that at least 46 fires are still burning, with a total of 193 fires recorded in the past 24 hours. Amid three days of national mourning, Tebboune also promised compensation for affected families and sought to restore essential services in the impacted areas within a week.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has proposed reinstating the death penalty for arsonists following forest fires that have killed at least 12 people and led to widespread destruction. More than 100 wildfires have been recorded recently in the northeast, with investigations underway to determine potential foul play, and a 15 September deadline has been set for amending the law to introduce capital punishment for intentional fire starters. Under the current laws, arson can result in up to 30 years in prison, but Tebboune indicated that compensation will be provided to affected families and that necessary repairs will be made to damaged infrastructure.