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Ten Years Since the Ghost Club Raid, a Look into Lebanon’s Respect for LGBTQ+ Rights
By Youmna Yarak | Staff Writer
A wave of violence has targeted Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ population, which has historically been among the most outspoken and visible in the Middle East. As a result, pride celebrations have been canceled and queer activists have been harassed, violating their fundamental human rights and freedoms. Where does the Lebanese state stand now?
The Deportation of Syrian Refugees: Exploring the Anti-Syrian Rhetoric in Lebanon
By Thalia Kattoura | Staff Writer
Lebanon has recently deported more than 50 Syrian refugees to Syria despite warnings from human rights organizations about the dangers they could face back in their war-torn country. The timing of the deportation is occurring amidst growing hostility towards Syrian refugees in Lebanon, as many Lebanese hold them responsible for the country’s various problems.
Beirut Bar Association Cracks Down On Press Freedom, Nizar Saghieh Summoned For Hearing
By Lynn Abou Hamzeh | Staff Writer and Taleen El Gharib | Local News Junior Editor
The Beirut Bar Association has summoned Nizar Saghieh, the Executive Director of Legal Agenda, raising concerns about cencorship and press freedom in Lebanon following a decision to prevent lawyers from speaking to the media without prior authorization from the bar’s president.
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