Around 200 protestors demanding the abolition of capital...

Around 200 protestors demanding the abolition of capital punishment in Lebanon demonstrated near the cabinet headquarters. Eight gallows were put up in the centre of Beirut, behind which stood masked "hangmen" with effigies of criminals about to be executed at their feet, representing eight condemned prisoners currently on death row.
The demonstration was organized by the Movement of People's Rights. Its spokesman Walid Slaibi told the press that the action follows word from the Lebanese leadership that it intends to carry out the death sentences which were blocked by former prime minister Salim Hoss.
In March 2000, Hoss refused to sign the decree of execution of two people, citing his "own convictions."
"I cannot act against my convictions. I cannot imagine signing any death sentence whatsoever. God gives life and only he can take it away," he said.