Algerians battle deadly wildfires as Tebboune seeks death penalty for arson
Summary
Algeria is facing large wildfires that have destroyed many forests and killed many people, especially in the Jijel province. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for bringing back the death penalty for people who start fires on purpose.Key Facts
- Wildfires are spreading from central to eastern Algeria, heavily damaging the Jijel province.
- About 1,200 square kilometers (460 square miles) of forest have been burned.
- Official reports list 12 deaths, but other sources suggest hundreds of people have died.
- The fires have also killed many animals and destroyed homes.
- Firefighters and the army are working together to control the flames.
- President Tebboune stopped his vacation to visit burn victims in hospitals.
- The government declared three days of mourning for the victims.
- The president wants to reinstate the death penalty specifically for arsonists (people who start fires intentionally).
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