Lama Fakih
@lamamfakih
Middle East and North Africa Director at Human Rights Watch
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https://www.hrw.org/middle-east/n-africa 12-02-2011 16:21:17
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#lebanonnews : On Saturday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) praised the #Lebanese government for taking a 'landmark step' in securing justice for #WarCrimes in #Lebanon .
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US universities like Columbia University are cracking down on Palestine protests—mass suspensions, evictions from campus housing & arrests of students, faculty, legal observers & journalists. College should engage students & not quash peaceful protest. New from Human Rights Watch hrw.org/news/2024/04/2…
Breaking: Lebanon set to accept Int'l Criminal Court jurisdiction over serious crimes committed in Lebanon since Oct 7, a 'landmark step [to] create pathway for victims of war crimes—including those committed by Israeli forces—to obtain justice.' Preparators put on notice. Human Rights Watch reacts.
Top United Nations expert on right to expression condemns #ColumbiaUniversity and other US universities’ repression of student protests twitter.com/UN_News_Centre…
Disturbing reports of the discovery of mass graves at hospitals in Gaza—including naked individuals with their hands tied—amid mounting evidence of atrocities underline the importance of the Int'l Criminal Court Palestine investigation. Vital that states support fight for justice.
“Iran’s revolutionary court judges… make a mockery of any existing legal safeguards… Toumaj Salehi’s outrageous verdict is just latest manifestation of Iran’s brutal justice system. He should be released immediately.” hrw.org/news/2024/04/2… Human Rights Watch
Paris hosts its third The Olympic Games in 100 years—in less than 100 days.
@HRW’s Elvire Fondacci reviews 3 key #HumanRights concerns around the games:
🏅 Migrants evicted by French authorities
🏅 Algorithmic surveillance escalates
🏅 Hijabi women athletes banned from sport by France🇫🇷