Lebanese Protesters against the current government and corruption. Riad El Soleh-Beirut, Lebanon. 19 October 2019. Editorial credit: Hiba Al Kallas / Shutterstock.com

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. The country’s large population of noncitizens, including refugees and migrant workers, remain subject to legal constraints and societal attitudes that severely restrict their access to employment, freedom of movement, and other fundamental rights.

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Freedom in the World — Lebanon Country Report

Lebanon is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2023 , Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

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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.