Lebanon and human rights concerns reported
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4 stories from the past 30 days · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Lebanon
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Lebanon's economic crisis undermines holiday celebrations amid wage stagnation
Lebanese citizens face difficulties meeting their needs during holiday celebrations due to economic hardship. The situation is exacerbated by continued increases in the black market dollar exchange rate and stagnant wages, making holiday expenses increasingly unaffordable.
Lebanese military court activates government ban on Hezbollah activities
Lebanon's military court has moved to implement a government decision banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah. The court opened legal cases as part of practical enforcement of the ban.
Lebanon transfers over 130 Syrian detainees to Damascus under bilateral agreement
Lebanon handed over more than 130 Syrian detainees to Damascus on Tuesday, according to a judicial source cited by AFP. The transfer was conducted in implementation of an agreement reached between the two countries in February.