Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) Report on Judicial Appointments in Lebanon
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) Report on Judicial Appointments in Lebanon January 20, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:13 am Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) submitted its report on judicial appointments in Lebanon to the UN Special Rapporteur on Judicial Appointments on 16 January 2026. The submission documents how political and sectarian […]
A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action
A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action January 19, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:24 am Background This case concerns UNVT-0017, a 32-year-old Syrian daily worker residing in Jib Jannine, Western Bekaa, Lebanon. On 14 October 2025, he was arrested at his family home by the Intelligence Directorate of […]
Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020
Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020 January 8, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 8:53 am Introduction This case concerns the enforced disappearance and abduction of a 30‑year‑old Lebanese citizen, referred to in this case as UNVT‑0020. According to available information, UNVT‑0020 arrived in Lebanon, specifically in […]
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies – Quarterly Newsletter (August – December 2025)
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies – Quarterly Newsletter (August – December 2025) January 7, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:35 am This quarterly newsletter highlights the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies’ (CCLS) ongoing commitment to defending human rights, promoting justice, and supporting victims of torture and vulnerable groups across Lebanon and beyond. Between August […]
One year since the arrest of Abdulrahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi: a year of complicity, enforced disappearance, and diplomatic failure
One year since the arrest of Abdulrahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi: a year of complicity, enforced disappearance, and diplomatic failure December 28, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:10 am 28 December 2025 Today, 28 December 2025, marks one year since the arrest of Egyptian–Turkish poet and opposition figure Abdulrahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi in Lebanon. This incident constitutes […]
Roundtable on Law 65/2017: Between Adoption and Lack of Implementation
Roundtable on Law 65/2017: Between Adoption and Lack of Implementation December 23, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 9:08 am 9 October 2025 The Cedar centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) organized a roundtable titled “Law 65/2017: Between Adoption and Lack of Implementation” at Dar Al Qamar Restaurant in Tripoli, as part of the project “Quality […]
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Hosts Two Roundtables on Irregular Migration in Northern Lebanon
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Hosts Two Roundtables on Irregular Migration in Northern Lebanon December 23, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 9:04 am October 2025 The Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) convened two roundtable discussions in Tripoli and Minieh, Northern Lebanon, on 22 and 23 October 2025. These roundtables brought together stakeholders and […]
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies officially in the SOS-Torture Network
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies officially in the SOS-Torture Network December 19, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:02 am 19 /12/ 2025 The Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) is pleased to announce its acceptance as a member of the SOS-Torture Network of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), pursuant to an official acceptance […]
In the Face of Torture and Legal Neglect: Cedar Centre Defends the Rights of the Detained Minor!
In the Face of Torture and Legal Neglect: Cedar Centre Defends the Rights of the Detained Minor! December 15, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:12 pm Background UNVT_0011 is a 16-year-old Lebanese boy detained in connection with a theft case in Tripoli, northern Lebanon. He reported being subjected to torture during his detention. Lawyers […]
CCLS Delegation Concludes Advocacy Mission to Geneva Focused on Torture Prevention, Refugee Protection, and Strengthening Justice in Lebanon
CCLS Delegation Concludes Advocacy Mission to Geneva Focused on Torture Prevention, Refugee Protection, and Strengthening Justice in Lebanon December 9, 2025 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:41 pm 09 December 2025 From 24 November to 3 December 2025, a delegation from the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) composed of Executive Director Saadeddine Shatila and […]