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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mystery Surrounds Fate of 85 Migrants in Cypriot Waters December 31, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:41 pm On December 11, 2023, a group of 85 people, including 50 women and children, embarked on an irregular journey from Lebanon via boat. The majority are Syrians, with others being Lebanese...