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Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

BBC World News·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

Algeria has introduced the death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires that killed more than 200 people in the country's north-east over the summer. The new law targets those convicted of starting fires that cause death, as the government responds to the blazes that devastated communities and prompted widespread criticism of its preparedness.

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