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Lebanon: Israel Must Halt Attacks on Healthcare Workers, Medical Facilities and First Responders
Deliberately striking medics performing their humanitarian functions is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and could constitute a war…
March 19, 2026
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Lebanon: Israeli Air Strikes on al-Qard al-Hassan Financial Institution Must Be Investigated as War Crimes
Civilians and civilian objects do not become lawful targets simply because of an affiliation or perceived connection.
March 12, 2026
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Lebanon: Israeli Military’s Overly Broad Mass Evacuation Orders are Sowing Panic and Fueling Humanitarian Suffering
In the 24 hours since the mass evacuation order for Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Israeli military has carried out repeated…
March 6, 2026
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Lebanon: Deadly Building Collapse in Tripoli Must Spur Genuine Government Action for Prevention and Reparations
The fatal building collapse in Tripoli was an avoidable tragedy directly resulting from state mismanagement, corruption and the lack of social…
February 10, 2026
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Head of Amnesty International Urges Accountability, Free Expression During Lebanon Visit
Agnès Callamard met with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Minister of Justice Adel Nassar.
December 1, 2025
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Lebanon: One Year Since Israel’s Major Escalation in Lebanon, Victims of War Crimes Still Await Justice and Reparations
One year since the Israeli military escalated its attacks in Lebanon, victims of violations of international law are still awaiting…
September 23, 2025
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Lebanon: 5 Years Without Justice for Port Explosion Victims, Comprehensive and Unobstructed Investigation Needed
Lebanese authorities have yet to deliver truth and justice for the victims and their families five years after the Beirut…
August 4, 2025
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Lebanon: Authorities Must Immediately Dismiss Complaint Against Independent Media Outlets
The Lebanese authorities must immediately dismiss the complaint and ensure independent media are able to continue their work without fear…
April 14, 2025
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Lebanon: Landmark Shura Council Decision Must mark a Turning Point in Ending Impunity for Torture
This decision is a rare breakthrough for justice that must pave the way for an end to longstanding impunity for…
March 12, 2025
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Lebanon: Israeli Attacks on Health Facilities, Ambulances and Paramedics Must Be Investigated as War Crimes
The Israeli military’s repeated unlawful attacks during the war in Lebanon on health facilities, ambulances and health workers must be…
March 4, 2025
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Lebanon: Israeli Attacks on Healthcare Providers Must Be Investigated as War Crimes
The Israeli military attacked healthcare facilities, ambulances, medics and civil defense workers in Lebanon, which are protected under international law.
March 4, 2025
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Lebanon: New Government Must Prioritize Critical Need for Human Rights Protections
This vote marks a crucial opportunity for Lebanon to break with the shortcomings of past governments and place human rights…
February 27, 2025