Press Release
Crackdown on Beirut Pride an outrageous attempt to deny human rights of LGBTI people
The Lebanese authorities’ disruption of activities planned for Beirut Pride Week is an outrageous attempt to deny the human rights…
May 17, 2018
Press Release
Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…
February 22, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Press Release
Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Report
‘I Want a Safe Place’: Refugee Women from Syria Uprooted and Unprotected in Lebanon
Shortfalls in international assistance and discriminatory policies imposed by the Lebanese authorities are creating conditions that facilitate the exploitation and…
February 1, 2016
Press Release
Syrian refugee women in Lebanon face heightened risk of exploitation and sexual harassment
Shortfalls in international assistance and discriminatory policies imposed by the Lebanese authorities are creating conditions that facilitate the exploitation and…
February 1, 2016
Press Release
Forcible return of more than 100 refugees to Syria from Lebanon a shocking setback
More than 100 Syrian refugees have been forcibly returned to Syria by the Lebanese authorities today, Amnesty International has learned.…
January 8, 2016
Press Release
Lebanon: Beirut bombings reveal appalling disregard for human life
The attack that killed at least 41 people in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, reveals a shocking disregard for human life,…
November 13, 2015
Press Release
Lebanon security forces using excessive force against protesters must be held to account
The Lebanese authorities should investigate allegations that security forces used excessive force to disperse residents protesting in Beirut over the…
August 29, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
Report
Amnesty International Briefing: Lebanon Torture Report
Torture allegations in wake of Sidon armed clashes.
July 17, 2013
Report
Annual Report: Lebanon 2013
Lebanese Republic Head of state Michel Suleiman Head of government Najib Mikati Reports of torture and other ill-treatment continued, including…
May 21, 2013