Top Russian Human Rights Defender Convicted for “Discrediting” the Armed Forces The Verdict A Moscow court has found Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender, guilty of “discrediting” the military and sentenced him to a fine of 150,000 rubles (approximately $1,500). This verdict is a clear violation of the […]
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Lebanon’s Controversial Approach to Syrian Deportations: Examining the Armed Forces’ Role
Lebanon‘s Armed Forces Accused of Summary Deportations of Syrians Summary The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have been accused of summarily deporting thousands of Syrians, including unaccompanied children, back to Syria between April and May 2023, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. The report states that deported Syrians […]