Syrian journalists threatened with arrest and deportation by neighbouring states
“If sent back to Syria, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, they risk imminent arrest and even death.” – RSF
80% of women in Lebanon face digital violence
Digital violence against women in Lebanon is on the rise, with a shocking number of cases being reported.
Lebanon: Proposed media law poses grave threat to freedom of expression
Latest draft legislation maintains the criminalization of defamation against heads of state and hinders access to critical information.
Demand for justice grows on 10th International Day to End Impunity
More than 30 journalists were killed in less than a month in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon.
Lebanon: Anti-LGBTQI+ bills threaten press freedom
Journalists who report on sexuality and gender issues are already the target of cyberstalking and threats.
Lebanon: Comedian arrested for critical jokes
Prominent comedian Nour Hajjar’s detention signifies escalating attacks on free expression.
Anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric undermines rights in Lebanon
Government inaction fuels violence against LGBTQI+ people and quelling activism around rights.
Lebanon: Ruling against journalist Dima Sadek highlights free expression decline
Maharat Foundation calls on authorities to stop criminalizing journalists and citizens for expressing their opinions.
Lebanon: Journalists summoned and activists silenced
Lebanese authorities target journalists and citizens for their online freedom of expression.
Digital targeting and its offline consequences for LGBTQI+ people in MENA
A new report examines how several authorities in the region have integrated technology into their policing of LGBTQI+ people.
After grenade attack on TV station in Lebanon, concerns about a return to violence against media
“This is an attempt to terrorise journalists, satirists and those who work with them,” says RSF.
Lebanon: Two journalists threatened by Hezbollah supporters again
Dima Sadek and Hasan Shaaban are being subjected to a new wave of threats and intimidation.
Lebanon: Harassment of journalists can kill
No one has been arrested for Lokman Slim’s murder and around 20 other Lebanese journalists still face threats for their work.
Lebanon: Unlawful crackdown on LGBTI gatherings
Authorities have unlawfully banned peaceful gatherings of the LGBTI community, violating constitutional rights to equality, free expression, and free assembly.