Amnesty International USA

Amnesty International USA

@amnestyusa · Twitter ·

The mass electronic device explosions across Lebanon and Syria in recent days bear the hallmarks of a sinister dystopian nightmare. International humanitarian law prohibits attacks that fail to distinguish between civilians and military targets and prohibits the use of these types of booby traps. The UN Security Council should take all the measures at its disposal to ensure the protection of civilians. An international investigation must be established to ensure justice now. Read more about what we have to say around these tragic events here: https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/lebanon-establish-international-investigation-into-deadly-attacks-using-exploding-portable-devices/

Black, white, and yellow graphic that says: The perpetrators of the electronic device explosions across Lebanon and Syria must be held accountable. More than 2,931 people were injured 
and at least 37 were killed including a nine-year-old girl, an 11-year-old boy, and two medics.