Internal Security Service arbitrarily arrests three human rights defenders
On the afternoon of 03 August 2015, human rights defenders Dr. Salih Al-Azri, Ali Al-Muqbali and Talib Al-Saedi were summoned to appear for investigation before the
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GCHR welcomes the release of human rights defenders Hani Al-Zitani and Hussein Gharir and calls for the immediate release of Mazen Darwish
Update: On July 22, 2015, a verdict hearing in their trial, which had already been rescheduled 25 times since February 2013, was once again postponed and set for August
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Ailing human rights defenders Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace and Naji Fateel not receiving medical support in prison
More than four months since a crackdown on protests took place in Jaw Prison, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is seriously concerned about the treatment of
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Family of human rights defender Mohammed Al-Fazari targeted by Internal Security Service after he fled the country
On 22 July 2015, Mahmoud Al-Fazari, brother of human rights defender Mohammed Al-Fazari, was summoned to appear for investigation before the Special Division of the
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Internal Security Service continues to target freedom of expression online; Saed Jadad released
Update: Mohammad Al-Fazari has arrived to UK based on information from his facebook page. Omani authorities continue to persecute those who speak out critically online,
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GCHR welcomes the release of Nabeel Rajab and calls for the release of all human rights defenders
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the release of its Co-Founding Director Nabeel Rajab but repeats its calls for the release of all human rights defenders
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Online activist Ahmed Al-Moghairi detained by Internal Security Service
On 16 June 2015, online activist Ahmed Al-Moghairi was summoned by the Omani Internal Security Service (ISS) to appear for investigation before the Special Division of
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GCHR welcomes EU resolution on human rights situation in Bahrain and urges prompt action
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the resolution on Bahrain passed by the European Parliament on 9 July 2015, outlining the dire human rights
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GCHR launches High Court challenge to UK government’s silence on Saudi deal
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is today launching a High Court challenge to the decision by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice to sell prison and
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