Lebanon must end practices of refoulement and torture
200 Days of Abdulrahman Yusuf’s Enforced Disappearance: Reveal His Whereabouts. Ensure His Safety. Release Him Now. June 25, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:49 am On the occasions of World Day for Refugees on June 20th and the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26th, the undersigned organizations urge the […]
Arbitrary Arrest and Torture of Rabih Fadel Zakaria
Arbitrary Arrest and Torture of Rabih Fadel Zakaria May 27, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:47 am Introduction This case study examines the grave injustices faced by Mr. Rabih Fadel Zakaria (ربيع فاضل زكريا), a Lebanese citizen born on 20 February 1983. Mr. Zakaria served in the Lebanese Army for over 18.5 years. His […]
The Lebanese government must urgently and immediately cease the forced deportation of Syrian refugees and adhere to its international legal obligations
The Lebanese government must urgently and immediately cease the forced deportation of Syrian refugees and adhere to its international legal obligations May 23, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:53 am We, the undersigned organizations, are deeply concerned about the recent measures taken by the Lebanese government regarding the deportation of Syrian refugees to areas […]
Prisons in Lebanon Between Rights and Reality
Prisons in Lebanon Between Rights and Reality April 8, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:31 am Click here to read the full study in Arabic language 08/04/2024 Executive Summary The study addresses the challenges and problems people are facing in prisons and detention centres in Lebanon. The study conducted and published by Cedar Centre […]
Lebanese Authorities Should Not Deport Jumaa Laheeb
Lebanese Authorities Should Not Deport Jumaa Laheeb March 15, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:18 pm The Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) urgently brings to light the case of Jumaa Mohammad Laheeb, a Syrian researcher affiliated with the Research and Studies Department of the opposition Syrian Future Movement. On 28 November 2011, he […]
A Palestinian Refugee Faces the Risk of Deportation to Syria
A Palestinian Refugee Faces the Risk of Deportation to Syria March 5, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:23 pm The Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) draws attention to an urgent case of a currently detained Palestinian refugee concerning his possible deportation from Lebanon to Syria. This alarming situation contradicts Article 3 of the […]
Seeking Social Justice in Lebanon
Seeking Social Justice in Lebanon February 20, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:55 am On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies reaffirms its unwavering commitment to achieving social justice, equality, and human rights in Lebanon. This year’s theme, “Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances,” resonates deeply with our mission to […]
Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Extradition of Yassin Al Eter
Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Extradition of Yassin Al Eter February 15, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:28 pm The Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) is deeply concerned about the situation facing Yassin Al Eter, a Syrian national currently detained in Lebanon. Mr. Al Eter’s case highlights serious human rights issues and the […]
Disappearance of a Syrian in Lebanon Sparks Concern
Disappearance of a Syrian in Lebanon Sparks Concern February 12, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:36 pm The recent disappearance of Rafaat Falih, following his arrest in Lebanon on 10 January 2024, has raised serious concerns regarding the possibility of his extradition from Lebanon to Syria. The number of unlawful extraditions from Lebanon to […]
Lebanon: Seeking Justice for Migrants
Lebanon: Seeking Justice for Migrants February 6, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:00 am Since 2014, February 6th has been globally recognized as the “Global Day of Commemoration”, dedicated to commemorating and remembering the lives lost, those who have gone missing, and individuals forcefully disappeared at sea and borders worldwide. On this occasion, the […]