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– Lebanese activist charged for Facebook post criticizing politicians (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 28, 2017

The arrest and detention of the activist, Ahmad Amhaz, is incompatible with Lebanon’s human rights obligations. Lebanese authorities should immediately release him and stop bringing charges for criticizing public officials.
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