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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 4:38 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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