Law & Justice
Lebanon passes amnesty law for prisoners, wanted people
Lebanon's parliament passed a sweeping amnesty law on Wednesday that is expected to benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind in the country since 1991.
The office of the speaker of parliament announced the approval of a measure aimed at granting a general amnesty and exceptionally reducing the terms of some sentences.
The law had been demanded by various political factions and had been debated for years in Lebanon.
Update
The law is expected to benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people.
It is described as the first legislation of its kind in Lebanon since 1991.
The speaker of parliament's office said the measure grants a general amnesty and exceptionally reduces some sentences.
The law had been demanded by several political factions and debated for years.
Source note: AFP news report published on 12 August 2026 at 09:25:56 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied information does not specify exactly which prisoners or wanted people will qualify for the amnesty or sentence reductions.
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AFP news report published on .