Torture to Death: Military Justice Fails to Deliver
Torture to Death: Military Justice Fails to Deliver December 5, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:28 am On November 1, 2024, the Beirut military court issued its verdict in the case of Syrian refugee Bashar Abdel Saud, who died as a result of torture during his interrogation at the General Directorate of State Security […]
Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon
Global Coalition of NGOs Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon November 14, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:30 am In light of the recent and alarming escalation of indiscriminate and widespread Israeli attacks across Lebanon, we, the undersigned organizations, call on the international community to unequivocally press for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. Israel […]
Joint NGO Letter to UN Member States on the situation in Lebanon: The UN Human Rights Council should urgently convene a special session to establish an international investigative mechanism
Joint NGO Letter to UN Member States on the situation in Lebanon: The UN Human Rights Council should urgently convene a special session to establish an international investigative mechanism November 6, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:33 am Beirut, Lebanon – Today, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) joins the Cairo Institute for […]
Enforced Disappearances in Lebanon: A Call for Justice and Accountability
Enforced Disappearances in Lebanon: A Call for Justice and Accountability August 30, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:35 am On the UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) firmly addresses the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances in Lebanon and their devastating impact on victims and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
