Algeria’s president seeks death penalty for those who start forest fires
Summary
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants to introduce the death penalty for people who intentionally start forest fires after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people. He has asked for a legal proposal by mid-September and ordered quick help for victims and repairs in damaged areas.Key Facts
- At least 12 people died and 54 were injured in recent wildfires in northeastern Algeria.
- The president called for changing laws to allow the death penalty for starting forest fires on purpose.
- Algeria’s current law allows up to 30 years or life in prison for intentional forest fires, but no executions have been done since 1993.
- The president suspects some fires were started deliberately because many fires broke out simultaneously around 1 a.m.
- Authorities were ordered to provide compensation and assess property damage for affected families.
- Officials must restore utilities like electricity, gas, water, and communications by Saturday.
- Normal life in affected areas should return within a week, according to the president.
- There are still 46 fires burning and 193 fires reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
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