Lebanon
Nationwide anti-government demonstrations erupted in October 2019, and security forces have at times used excessive force against protesters. Authorities are failing to address a massive economic crisis that is endangering citizens’ access to vital services. Critics of the authorities have faced criminal prosecution for defamation, threatening freedom of speech. Security forces are cracking down on LGBT activities. Detainees report torture and ill-treatment despite the passage of an anti-torture law. Open burning of waste, though outlawed, still threatens the health of nearby residents. Women continue to face systematic discrimination and violence. 73 percent of the estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon lack legal status, restricting their movement and access to work, healthcare, and education.

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Lebanon: Health Workers’ Safety Neglected during Covid-19
Pay Hospital Dues; Protect Workers from Attacks
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Lebanon: Flawed Domestic Blast Investigation
International Probe Needed for Transparency, Accountability
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Where’s the Accountability for the Beirut Blast?
Nearly Six Months Later, Victims Still Await Answers
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Lebanon: Dire Conditions for Syrian Refugees in Border Town
Two Winters Since Homes Dismantled, Many Refugees in Arsal Unprotected
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Lebanon: Health Workers’ Safety Neglected during Covid-19
Pay Hospital Dues; Protect Workers from Attacks
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Lebanon's Security Agencies Must Take Responsibility for Shooting Protesters
Accountability Needed for Clear Abuses
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Food and Cash Aid is Vital if Lebanon Goes Back into Lockdown
Emergency Social Safety Net Should Be Developed, Communicated, and Rolled Out Without Delay
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Bullying, Violence Common in Schools Worldwide
Governments Should Urgently Tackle Education-Related Abuses