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Algerian gov''t rejects bill for lifting death penalty

ALGIERS, June 8 (KUNA) -- The Algerian government rejected Monday a draft bill presented by MPs for lifting the death penalty from the state's law.
A statement issued by the Lower Chamber said that the government rejected the proposal, which had been presented by the opposition Culture and Democracy Bloc, because the Algerian society was allegedly "unprepared" for such a move.
A heated debate on the death penalty erupted in October between political parties and religious clerics. (end) ft.ema KUNA 081802 Jun 09NNNN