Parliament: Parliament on Wednesday approved the general amnesty law, including agreed amendments providing for an exceptional reduction of certain prison sentences, following a show-of-hands vote. The vote came after lawmakers resumed the legislative…
Beirut: The European Union and its Member States have expressed approval for Lebanon’s recent adoption of a new media law, as announced in a joint statement by the EU’s delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States in Beirut.
Beirut: The Syrian Arab Republic has submitted an official letter to UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, expressing its protest, condemnation, and categorical rejection of Colombia’s recognition of what …
Beirut: Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea welcomed Parliament’s passage on Tuesday of a law abolishing the death penalty, describing it as “a very important step, both from a humanitarian perspective and in terms of how the civilized world views Leb…
Beirut: Kataeb Party leader MP Samy Gemayel on Wednesday welcomed statements by countries, UN bodies and international institutions supporting Parliament’s decision to formally abolish the death penalty in Lebanon, describing the move as “a landmark s…
