On March 21, 2017, a Lebanese activist was charged for a Facebook post criticizing government officials and is now in jail awaiting trial.
The activist's post criticized the Lebanese President, Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament. A general prosecutor charged him under articles 383, 384 and 386 of Lebanon's penal code, and the activist faces a prison term of up to two years.
Arresting and charging citizens for peaceful free speech creates a culture of fear and allows government corruption to continue unchecked. Please sign the petition to urge Lebanese officials to release the activist and drop charges against him.
I am concerned that a Lebanese activist was recently charged for a Facebook post criticizing government officials and is now in jail awaiting trial.
I understand that the activist's post criticized the Lebanese President, Prime Minister and Speaker of Parliament. A general prosecutor charged him under articles 383, 384 and 386 of Lebanon's penal code, and the activist faces a prison term of up to two years.
I believe arresting and charging citizens for peaceful free speech creates a culture of fear and allows government corruption to continue unchecked. I respectfully urge you to release the activist and drop charges against him. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this petition.
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