# Algerian president seeks death penalty for arsonists

https://mins.news/en/item/39015

- euronews, 2026-08-31 16:17 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/31/algerian-president-seeks-to-impose-death-penalty-on-arsonists

> Algeria has declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires were still active, while 54 people were hospitalised with burns, including six in critical condition.

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