Structure and use of the report
The report’s first chapter provides an overview of the country, covering aspects such as geography, religious groups, and the state structure. The second chapter focuses on political and economic developments, while the third chapter details the legal system and the judiciary. Chapters four and five provide information on different actors, on state security institutions, including the Lebanese armed forces, and on non-state armed groups, respectively. The sixth chapter covers the general security situation. The seventh and final chapter provides information on the treatment of seven selected profiles and groups of the population.