Stop the violence against Syrian refugees! 17 civil society organisations condemn the recent escalations against Syrians in Turkey and call for protection
Stop the violence against Syrian refugees! 17 civil society organisations condemn the recent escalations against Syrians in Turkey and call for protection July 10, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:37 am Since the night of 30 June 2024, Turkey has witnessed yet another wave of mass violent attacks against Syrian refugees, including the tragic […]
The Enforced Disappearance of Mr. Abedullah Al Zohouri
The Enforced Disappearance of Mr. Abedullah Al Zohouri July 8, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:33 am Introduction Mr. Abedullah Al Zohouri is a Syrian, born in 1983 in Al-Qusayr, Homs Governorate. He served as a captain in the Syrian Army. In 2012, he defected from the Syrian regime amidst the ongoing conflict. Seeking safety, […]
Rights Groups and Victims’ Families Call for International Action in the Beirut Blast Case
Rights Groups and Victims’ Families Call for International Action in the Beirut Blast Case July 1, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:44 am To the Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Excellencies, We, the undersigned survivors and families of the victims of the August 2020 Beirut […]
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 […]