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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Algerian President calls for death penalty for arsonists amid deadly wildfires

The President of Algeria has requested the reinstatement of the death penalty for individuals convicted of arson as the country faces a wave of unprecedented and lethal forest fires. Firefighters are currently engaged in emergency efforts to contain the widespread blazes.

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The proposal to reinstate for s represents a significant shift in national criminal policy in response to the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting the country.

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