Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has called for the death penalty to be reinstated for people who start fires.
This decision follows a series of deadly forest fires across the country.
The fires have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people.
President Tebboune has instructed the justice ministry to prepare changes to the criminal law.
These changes will aim to introduce capital punishment as a penalty for arsonists.
The death penalty is already part of Algeria's penal code for certain crimes.
The President's directive signals a strong stance against those responsible for the recent fires.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the fires.