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Lebanon

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The state of human rights in Lebanon

Human rights defenders have been prosecuted, summoned, and threatened; protesters are arbitrarily detained, arrested, and even subject to torture and ill-treatment in detention, without due process. Meanwhile, the government failed to solve the ongoing economic and political crises, nor have those responsible for the Beirut Port blast been held accountable.

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News & Publications

Latest News & Publications from Lebanon

GCHR’s activities during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
  • News
  • BahrainLebanonMENAOmanSaudi Arabia
  • 17/07/2026

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) carried out advocacy on behalf of human rights defenders (HRDs) at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

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8 journalists killed by Israeli strikes in 2026
  • News
  • Lebanon
  • 30/04/2026

During the attacks on Lebanon in March and April 2026, eight journalists were among the thousands of people killed by Israeli airstrikes, some coming after the

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Human Rights in the Middle East Countries: 2025 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
  • BahrainIranIraqIraqi KurdistanJordanKuwaitLebanonMENAOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSyriaTunisiaUAEYemen
  • 31/03/2026
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