Lebanon: Rights Agenda for New Government

Lebanon’s new government should prioritize protecting and promoting human rights, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.

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Lebanese protesters wave national flags during demonstrations to demand better living conditions on October 21, 2019 in downtown Beirut.

Lebanon has seen mass anti-government demonstrations since October 17, 2019, when the government announced a slew of new taxes. Now the country is dealing with the fallout of the August 4th blast that devastated Beirut. Follow our blog for the latest updates.

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