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Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

Key facts

  • It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:31:35 UTC.

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