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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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Latest News & Publications from Lebanon
GCHR’s activities during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
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
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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