President Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a crucial meeting to address the aftermath of recent forest fires, which resulted in significant decisions regarding legal measures against perpetrators. During the session, the President instructed the Minister of Justice to present a draft amendment to the penal code before September 15. This amendment will explicitly introduce the death penalty for anyone intentionally setting fires in forest properties, signaling a firm stance against environmental crimes.<\/p>\n
President Tebboune underscored that the death penalty would be implemented against convicted individuals after exhausting all legal appeal options. The decision was prompted by observations, including video evidence, showing multiple fires igniting simultaneously at approximately 1 AM, which raised significant questions regarding their origins and coordination.<\/p>\n
Lawyer Hassan Brahimi noted that existing Algerian law already provides for life imprisonment for intentional forest arson and the death penalty if such fires result in fatalities. He stated that the President's decision signifies the first activation of the death penalty against criminals proven guilty of intentional arson leading to deaths in over 23 years. While Algeria has effectively suspended executions since 1993, with sentences pronounced but not carried out, the penal code has consistently listed the death penalty as a primary punishment for severe felonies such as treason, espionage, premeditated murder, and child kidnapping resulting in death. The forthcoming amendment will now specifically include intentional forest arson among these capital offenses.<\/p>\n
This decisive action by President Tebboune underscores the government's commitment to safeguarding Algeria's national heritage and public safety. By implementing such stringent measures, the state aims to deter future acts of arson and ensure robust protection for its natural resources and communities against deliberate threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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