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In Judicial Reshuffle, A Witch Hunt Against Liberal Lebanese Judges

October 14, 2010 · Mustapha Hamoui

The Daily Star cites NGOs like Kafa

[Judges] advocating gender equality, civil liberties and human rights have been purposefully targeted in last week’s judicial reshuffle, the NGOs said. They have been sidelined professionally and reassigned to less influential positions, putting their continued tenure at risk

A case of politicians and clergymen pulling strings behind the scenes..