Lebanon: Comedian arrested for critical jokes
Prominent comedian Nour Hajjar’s detention signifies escalating attacks on free expression.
Stay updated with breaking news from Lebanese Code. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Prominent comedian Nour Hajjar’s detention signifies escalating attacks on free expression.
Stand-up comedian Nour Hajjar performs onstage at the KED Beirut on December 15, 2020. 2020 JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) - Lebanese authorities' arrest and investigation of prominent comedian Nour Hajjar, solely in retaliation for his jokes, represents a new escalation in Lebanon's crackdown on public criticism, the Coalition to Defend Freedom of Expression in Lebanon said today. Lebanese judicial authorities should refrain from bringing charges against Hajjar, and others, prosecuted merely for peacefully expressing their opinions, and stop using insult and defamation laws...
– Lebanese authorities’ arrest and investigation of prominent comedian Nour Hajjar, solely in retaliation for his jokes, represents a new escalation in Lebanon’s crackdown on public criticism, the Coalition to Defend Freedom of Expression in Lebanon said today.
Bank Audi NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING The Board of Directors of Bank Audi s.a.l. invites all holders of ordinary shares to attend an Extraordinary General Assemb...
GAR (Global Arbitration Review) is the world's leading international arbitration journal and news service. GAR provides breaking news, daily updates and in-depth monthly features covering international arbitration in countries around the world. GAR also features guest commentary and articles from the world's leading international arbitration practitioners.