penal code

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for the reinstatement of the death penalty for individuals who deliberately start forest fires. This initiative follows a series of devastating wildfires in northeastern Algeria that resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 54 injuries. The President has instructed the justice ministry to propose amendments to the country's penal code to introduce capital punishment for arsonists. While the penal code already includes the death penalty for certain offenses, executions have not been carried out in Algeria for some time. This move highlights a significant development in Algeria's legal and penal framework, driven by the urgent need to address and deter severe environmental crimes with lethal consequences.