Lebanon Ends Executions: Where Does the Death Penalty Still Exist in 2026? Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant shift in the country's stance on capital punishment.
This decision is part of a broader trend where more countries are moving away from the death penalty.
With 113 nations having abolished the practice for all crimes and another nine doing so for "ordinary" offenses, it's clear that the tide is turning against capital punishment.