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Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists

Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Africanews · Oct 1, 2026

Algeria

Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

BBC Africa · Oct 1, 2026