Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists
By The BriefBrief
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he is not ruling out foul play after more than 100 wildfires were recorded in Algeria’s north-east, killing at least 12 people. He ordered the justice ministry to amend criminal law to introduce capital punishment for arsonists.
WHO:President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
WHAT:Tebboune called for reinstating the death penalty for arsonists and ordered justice ministry changes to criminal law after deadly forest fires.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Algeria
WHY:The president linked the legal move to a wave of deadly wildfires, saying investigations should be carried out, including in view of the intensity of the fires.
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