Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists
- Published on 31/08/2026 - 18:17 GMT+2 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is seeking to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists following deadly wildfires that have ravaged parts of the country.
- Tebboune declared three days of national mourning on Thursday after wildfires in the northeast of the country killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
- In a statement, Tebboune described the loss of life as "a great tragedy," as officials maintained the official death toll from Wednesday.
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- Published on 31/08/2026 - 18:17 GMT+2 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is seeking to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists following deadly wildfires that have ravaged parts of the country.
- Tebboune declared three days of national mourning on Thursday after wildfires in the northeast of the country killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
- In a statement, Tebboune described the loss of life as "a great tragedy," as officials maintained the official death toll from Wednesday.
Sources: Euronews