FPM Challenges Amnesty Law | Lebanon News

Lebanon News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

The Free Patriotic Movement has launched a high-stakes legal challenge against Lebanon’s controversial general amnesty law, arguing it undermines justice for victims and untried detainees—especially Islamist prisoners. Led by Gebran Bassil, they accuse the law of being too broad, potentially shielding serious offenders, including those convicted of killing soldiers. With just 15 days to rule on admissibility, the Constitutional Council now holds the power to halt or reshape the law’s implementation, sparking fierce debate over accountability, military honor, and political maneuvering. Listen…