Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
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It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
Amnesty International is urging Algeria to abandon plans to resume executions. After deadly wildfires swept across the countryโs northeast last month, President Tebboune called to impose the death penalty on people who start the fires. He said child abductors and abusers should also be executed.
Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.