Articles for Lebanon

Lebanon: The authorities should guarantee independence for the investigation on the case of two Sunni clerics killed by the army

On 20 May, Ahmad Abdulwahed, a Sunni religious figure known for his political support of the Syrian opposition, and Mohammad al Mereb were shot dead by soldiers from the Lebanese Military at a check point at the entrance to Kwaikhat, northern Lebanon. This incident rekindled tensions in the north which were already shaken up by the recent violent clashes between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime.
08 Aug 2012
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Lebanon: 3rd year of detention without trial of a female inmate in Baabda prison

When Mrs Badria Abu Meri was arrested in May 2010, media reported that she had been taken into custody for her own protection. Several weeks before the arrest, a mob lynched a man accused of murder in Mrs Abu Meri's hometown and, as many believed she had instigated the latter to carry out the gruesome homicide, it was said that she might be the object of further acts of self-administered justice. However, it is now apparent that she was in fact quite simply arrested and detained without any legal basis.

13 Jul 2012
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Lebanon/Syria: Imminent expulsion from Lebanon of Syrian refugee Youssef Al Ghantawi

Update: Youssef Al-Ghantawi was released on 12 June by the General Security services and given 48 hours to leave Lebanon.
 
On 6 May 2012, Youssef Al Ghantawi, a Syrian national was arrested at his home in Meshary Al Qaa, Lebanon. The 21-year-old was then transferred to the General Security's retention centre in Adlieh district, Beirut.
05 Jun 2012
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Lebanon/Syria: Implemented or imminent expulsion from Lebanon of seven men to Syria

Alkarama is deeply concerned about the situation of seven Syrian nationals who had served sentences in Lebanese prisons and of whom three were already expelled to Syria following the expiry of their prison terms. These three men are now believed to be held by the Syrian Military Intelligence in its Palestine detention centre, a detention centre known for systematic torture and ill-treatment of inmates as well as exceptionally inhumane detention conditions.
29 May 2012
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Lebanon/Syria: Implemented or imminent expulsion from Lebanon of seven men to Syria

Alkarama is deeply concerned about the situation of seven Syrian nationals who had served sentences in Lebanese prisons and of whom three were already expelled to Syria following the expiry of their prison terms. These three men are now believed to be held by the Syrian Military Intelligence in its Palestine detention centre, a detention centre known for systematic torture and ill-treatment of inmates as well as exceptionally inhumane detention conditions.
29 May 2012
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Lebanon: Unfair trial of supporter of Syrian opposition, Shadi Al Mawlawi

On 12 May 2012, Shadi Al Mawlawi, a Lebanese national known to support the Syrian opposition as well as Syrian refugees in Lebanon, was arrested in Tripoli. The 25-year-old merchant of office furniture now faces a military trial based on terrorism charges.
22 May 2012
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Lebanon: Arbitrarily detained Mahmoud Al Adawi at high risk of torture

Mahmoud Al Adawi was arbitrarily arrested on the orders of a judge at the Beirut military court on Monday, 23 April 2012. He is currently held at Al Qubba prison in Northern Lebanon, where he was brought the day following his arrest. Alkarama fears that he is at high risk of torture.

On Friday, 20 April 2012, 32-yaer-old Mr Al Adawi received summons ordering him to appear at the military court in Beirut on Monday, 23 April 2012, as a witness on a case. It was not specified what kind of case he was to be questioned about.

24 Apr 2012
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Lebanon: Case against Alkarama representative dropped

Alkarama representative in Lebanon: Saadeddine Shatila
Today, Saadeddine Shatila, Alkarama's representative in Lebanon can return to his work assisting victims of human rights violations and lobbying for the authorities to respect their Human Rights obligations.
29 Feb 2012
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Lebanon: Promptly investigate torture and arbitrary detention allegations in the case of Mr. Tarek Rabaa

The undersigned organizations demand an immediate, independent and thorough investigation into the alleged torture and arbitrary detention of Mr. Tarek Rabaa in Lebanon. Furthermore the undersigned organizations call on the Lebanese authorities for his immediate release, if his confession proves to have been forcibly extracted under torture.
Tarek Rabaa, a 41-years old Lebanese citizen, working as engineer at Alfa Telecom Company, was summoned to the Ministry of Defense for investigation on 12 July 2010.
09 Nov 2011
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Lebanon: Hassan Kayed risks being tortured following arrest by Lebanese authorities

On Wednesday, 26 October 2011, Hassan Kayed, a 34-year old Palestinian refugee living in Lebanon, was arrested by Lebanese Military Intelligence services. Since his arrest, his family have been unable to establish contact with him. The only information they have is that he is currently detained by the Military Intelligence in Mount Lebanon.

Alkarama is deeply concerned by those events as Mr Kayed was already arrested and tortured by the Lebanese authorities following his initial arrest in 2007.

28 Oct 2011
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