Lebanon
Lebanon’s political system ensures representation for its officially recognized religious communities, but limits competition and impedes the rise of cross-communal or civic parties. While residents enjoy some civil liberties and media pluralism, they also suffer from pervasive corruption and major weaknesses in the rule of law.
Freedom in the World — Lebanon Country Report
Lebanon is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Freedom on the Net— Lebanon Country Report
Lebanon is rated Partly Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Lebanon
Risks Arise Where Art and Activism Intersect—But Artists Won’t Be Silenced
Perspectives
June 8, 2023
Freedom Improved in the Middle East, but Authoritarian Repression Persists
Perspectives
March 23, 2023
A Call For Action on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Joint statement
August 30, 2021