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DIILS HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR SUPPORTS U.S. ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON
BEIRUT, Lebanon - DIILS recently conducted a Section 1206 human rights seminar in Lebanon on the Law of Armed Conflict and International Human Rights Law for members of the Lebanese Armed Forces. This Congressionally-mandated seminar focused on emerging legal issues and the challenges faced by professional military forces involved in an armed conflict. Tailoring the seminar to the mission of the receiving unit, the DIILS team also discussed the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence, the role of treaties and customary international law, as well as emerging issues pertaining to the legal aspects of border security.
Twenty-six Lebanese Armed Forces officers attended the seminar in Beirut. The participants were very engaged in the discussions, especially with regard to the ongoing conflicts in their region. The real-world relevance of the discussion materials, combined with the operational experience of the participants, added depth to the discussions, particularly those concerning international terrorist groups.
DIILS team pays tribute to the victims of the 1983 bombing of the
U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut.