Dossier
Amal Shamseddine
Coverage of Amal Shamseddine in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting
Lebanon is considering its largest amnesty since the 1991 civil war, which would replace death sentences, reduce life sentences, and release over 3,000 detainees. The proposal faces opposition from families of fallen soldiers and highlights sectarian tensions, as some convicted killers may see reduced sentences while crimes like corruption and terrorism remain excluded.