Algeria sentences 49 to death over forest fire lynching

An Algerian court sentenced 49 people to death over the lynching of a man falsely accused of starting deadly forest fires last year, state news agency APS reported.

The North African country has suspended implementation of death sentences since its last executions in 1993.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.