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An aerial view of Saydnaya prison. Photograph: Amnesty

Sednaya Prison 

Syria
2011
the locations of detention centers that were identified by multiple witnesses. Using satellite imagery, Human Rights Watch asked the victims and defectors to point out the buildings where torture took place.

Military Intelligence Detention Center- Palestine branch (No.235)

Syria
2011
Aftermath of the explosion in Beirut’s port that devastated the city, killing more than 200 people, injuring more than 6,000, and leaving 300,000 people without shelter, HRW, 4 August 2020.

Beirut Port

Lebanon
2020
Residents of Tripoli and surrounding areas assembled in al-Nour Square to raise the Lebanese flags to the beat of nationalist and patriotic songs, LBC group, Oct 20, 2019.

Al-Nour Square, Tripoli

Lebanon
2019

Martyr Square, Beirut

Lebanon
2019

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