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Lebanon: 2026 Open Letter Calling for a Complete and Accurate List of Perpetrators
By Amnesty International at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 5 min read
Countries: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory . Secretary-General, We are writing regarding your forthcoming annual report on children and armed conflict (CAAC). As you finalize your decisions regarding the annexes listing perpetrators of grave violations against children, we urge you to ensure
Key takeaway As your office and that of your Special Representative have consistently emphasized, these tools have proven effective in changing warring parties’ behaviors and strengthening protections for children.
Why this matters
The call for a complete and accurate list of perpetrators in the Secretary-General's annual report on children and armed conflict has significant implications for humanitarian efforts in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territory. The United Nations Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism's data collection and verification process is crucial in holding parties to conflict accountable for grave violations against children. However, inconsistent application of listing and de-listing criteria can undermine the credibility of these mechanisms and put at risk those who gather and verify evidence. The NGOs' emphasis on evidence-based listing and de-listing decisions reflects their commitment to protecting children in war zones and promoting compliance with international law. As the Security Council considers the report, it will be important to watch how the Secretary-General's office responds to these concerns and whether the annexes will indeed reflect a complete and accurate list of perpetrators, as this will impact the effectiveness of UN engagement with parties to conflict.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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