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Lebanon Debate
Lebanon Debate: Pardon Calls for Deputies
PostersDistributed Overnight in Lebanon Target MPs Based on Their Positions on the General Amnesty Law During the night, posters were circulated in Lebanon targeting parliamentarians due to their stances on the general amnesty law. The posters bear the title "Criminal Record Statement" and accuse the MPs of extending themselves contrary to the will of the people. They also criticize their votes in favor of a law that included convicts and defendants, some of whom are involved in the killing of military and security personnel. These posters are part of a political protest and were distributed by activists affiliated with the Free Patriotic Movement. They raise legal and security concerns regarding their legitimacy, especially if they contain direct threats. This prompts questions about the boundaries of freedom of expression versus security threats. This incident serves as a test of the legal and political standing of the right to protest and criticize in Lebanon, particularly in a sensitive context concerning the issues of amnesty and victims' rights.
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