Lebanon: New government must prioritize critical need for human rights protections

By Amnesty International

Responding to the vote of confidence in the new Lebanese government passed by the country’s parliament last night, Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, said: “This vote marks a crucial opportunity for Lebanon to break with the shortcomings of past governments and place human rights at the […] The post Lebanon: New government must prioritize critical need for human rights protections appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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