Lebanon passes long-disputed General Amnesty Law aimed at relieving prison overcrowding

The controversial law has inflamed Lebanon’s sectarian divisions, with Islamist protesters denouncing provisions that would exclude some prisoners from the amnesty.

Lebanon passes sweeping amnesty law for prisoners, wanted people Lebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a sweeping and long-awaited amnesty law that should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991. The law, which had been a demand of various political fac

The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.

Lebanon's parliament Wednesday passed a controversial general amnesty law, a day after a majority of legislators voted to formally abolish the death penalty.

The last time Lebanon approved a similar amnesty was in 1991, when the majority of the country’s combatants and militia leadership were absolved.

Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty

The law aims to reduce prison overcrowding with many inmates awaiting trial for years.

The long-awaited law should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991.

The long-awaited law should benefit thousands of prisoners and wanted people, in the first legislation of its kind since 1991.

Thousands set for release as Lebanon approves long-awaited general amnesty law  arabnews.com