Ibrahim Najjar: "Lebanon must be proud of having had the courage to abolish the death penalty"

After 22 years without execution, Lebanon abolished the death penalty. Minister of Justice and long-time craftsman of this fight, Ibrahim Najjar tells France 24 about the "miracle" of a consensus long deemed impossible, his refusal to sign executions and the challenges that follow abolition.

Published on RocksNews: 26 Sept 2026, 11:21 UTC
Updated: 26 Sept 2026, 11:21 UTC
Language: English (Original language: French)

Ibrahim Najjar: "Lebanon must be proud of having had the courage to abolish the death penalty" — Ibrahim Najjar: "Lebanon must be proud of having had the courage to abolish the death penalty" — Image credit: France 24 (Français)

After 22 years without execution, Lebanon abolished the death penalty. Minister of Justice and long-time craftsman of this fight, Ibrahim Najjar tells France 24 about the "miracle" of a consensus long deemed impossible, his refusal to sign executions and the challenges that follow abolition.

An exiled Myanmar journalist’s story: Echoing public’s voice and resilience

26 Sept 2026, 11:47 UTC

An unexpected welcome: Syrian Kurds return to their homes in Afrin

26 Sept 2026, 11:46 UTC

Ebola spreads in DR Congo, putting neighbouring nations at risk

26 Sept 2026, 11:46 UTC

Muere Peón Kurtz, founding member of Def Con Dos, at age 55

26 Sept 2026, 11:27 UTC

The Pope calls for "to see those who are invisibilized" in a centre for helping migrants in Paris

26 Sept 2026, 11:27 UTC

Stop registering the toxic Parakot import, GIFT has decided

26 Sept 2026, 11:27 UTC

Ibrahim Najjar: "Lebanon must be proud of having had the courage to abolish the death penalty" | RocksNews