Beirut, Lebanon, Aug 14, 2026 (AFP) - After Lebanon scraps death penalty, where does the region stand?

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Lebanon has formally abolished the death penalty, going against the grain in a region where Iran and Saudi Arabia are reportedly the second- and third-biggest executors globally, after China. Here's a look at which countries in the Middle East and North Africa top the list of executioners, which have a moratorium on applying the death penalty, and whether others might follow Lebanon's example. - Top regional executioners? - According to an Amne......

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