Compensation rights for Lebanon

The Human Rights Council recently issued the Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Lebanon pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution S-2/1(A/HRC/3/2), which was mandated: "(a) to investigate the systematic targeting and killings of civilians by Israel in Lebanon; (b) to examine the types of weapons used by Israel and their conformity with international law; and (c) to assess the extent and deadly impact of Israeli attacks on human life, property, critical infrastructure and the environment."

The report describes the terms of reference, methodology, approaches and activities of the Commission. It provides an overview of the 33-day long conflict with an historical background and addresses the qualification of and the law applicable to the conflict. The report then concentrates on the various substantive issues the Commission considered it should address in detail in accordance with its mandate. The report further provides an analysis on the various aspects of the impact of the conflict on life in Lebanon.

Full report accessible here: http://www.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/specialsession/2/CI-Lebanon/index.htm


Based on the above,

The people of Lebanon ask the international community and caring individuals to vote on this petition supporting Lebanon's rights for compensation for the latest war waged in July 2006.

Your support to the Lebanese civilian population is much appreciated.