The Death Knell for Capital Punishment? The Middle East's most enduring symbol of state power and moral absolutism, the death penalty, has finally met its match in Lebanon.
This week, the country's parliament voted to abolish capital punishment, marking a historic shift towards greater human rights protections in the region.
The Death Penalty's Dirty Secret For decades, the death penalty has been a contentious issue in Lebanon, with many arguing that its presence undermined the country's democratic credentials.