A detailed field investigation by Amnesty International visited 33 strike sites on both sides of the frontline in Tripoli, revealing evidence of both sides carrying out indiscriminate and disproportionate strikes killing civilians.
Measles – Lebanon
Health authorities in Lebanon are responding to an outbreak of measles. From 1 November 2018 through 12 October 2019, a total of 1,171 cases have been reported, of which 675 (57.6%) were laboratory confirmed, 8 (0.7%) epidemiologically linked cases, and 488 (41.7%) were clinically diagnosed. No associated deaths have been reported as of now.
Measles cases have been reported in all eight Lebanese governorates, with Aakar, Baalbek-El-Hermel, Bekaa North, and Mount Lebanon governorates most affected. Ninety percent of suspected measles cases were Lebanese nationals, while 10% were Syrians living in informal settlements and in residential areas. The cumulative incidence of measles among Lebanese was higher than that of Syrians (22.4 versus 11.1 per 100,000 population respectively).
Africa: States frustrate continental rights bodies’ efforts to uphold human rights
Lebanon: Authorities must immediately end the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters
Chile: Authorities must guarantee human rights during state of emergency
President Sebastián Piñera must guarantee respect for the human rights of students, protesters and everyone in Chile. The decision to declare a state of emergency and deploy the army to carry out law enforcement functions, including policing demonstrations, in Santiago and other cities only increases the risk of human rights violations being committed