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MINTLe Monde InternationalOct 1, 2026

Why Algeria expanded the death penalty to arsonists and child kidnappers

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AI justification

Expansion of death penalty violates right to life and risks irreversible harm, outweighing deterrence claims. | While the expansion of the death penalty may be framed as a deterrent to severe crimes, it fundamentally violates the right to life and risks irreversible harm, particularly to marginalized groups. The move undermines decades of progress toward abolition and could suppress civic engagement, outweighing any perceived public safety benefits.