Head of Amnesty International urges accountability, free expression during Lebanon visit

By Amnesty International

In a high-level visit to Lebanon from 23 to 25 November, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, called on Lebanese authorities to take concrete steps towards accountability for violations of international humanitarian law during the armed conflict with Israel, justice for victims of the Beirut Port explosion, and supporting efforts to strengthen the protection of free […] The post Head of Amnesty International urges accountability, free expression during Lebanon visit appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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