Protests erupted in various regions of Lebanon on Tuesday as the General Amnesty Law is poised for parliamentary approval. This law aims to address the severe overcrowding in prisons, where 80% of detainees are awaiting trial, often for extended periods exceeding their potential sentences. The law could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, many of whom have faced prolonged pre-trial detentions due to a dysfunctional judicial system exacerbated by Lebanon's economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the proposed law has ignited sectarian divides, particularly regarding the treatment of Islamist detainees and those involved in conflicts with the Lebanese military. Families of victims from past military clashes have expressed strong opposition to including certain detainees in the amnesty, while families of detained Islamists argue for their inclusion, claiming unequal treatment. Protests have been reported in cities such as Tripoli and Akkar, where demonstrators blocked roads and demanded justice. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about allowing members of the Southern Lebanese Army, who fled to Israel, to return, further complicating the amnesty's implications.