Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
Summary
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants to bring back the death penalty for people who start forest fires on purpose. This comes after over 100 wildfires in northern Algeria killed at least 12 people and caused a lot of damage.Key Facts
- More than 100 wildfires were reported in northeast Algeria in recent days.
- At least 12 people have died due to the fires.
- The president asked the justice ministry to change the law to allow the death penalty for arsonists.
- Currently, intentionally starting forest fires can lead to up to 30 years in prison or life imprisonment.
- No executions have happened in Algeria since 1993, although the death penalty is still in the law for some crimes.
- The fires happened during a heatwave affecting northern Africa, including Algeria and Tunisia.
- Officials said most of the fires have been put out, but some were still burning as of the latest reports.
- The government plans to pay compensation to affected families and repair damaged homes and services.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
