Release Dr. Mohammed Al-Roken and his two sons
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) received reliable information that the two sons of prominent human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Roken have been detained by
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Blogger Mesaed Al-Musaileem illegally deported from Malaysia to Kuwait
In a disturbing turn of events, Kuwaiti authorities have co-ordinated directly with Malaysian authorities for the deportation of blogger Mesaed Al-Musaileem, who is a
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Citizens’ rights continue to deteriorate as government escalates stripping of nationality
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is following with deep concern the escalating trend of revoking the citizenship of thousands of Kuwaiti citizens and their
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Shameful prison sentence upheld for Internet activist and religious preacher Talal bin Ahmed Al-Salmani
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its full solidarity with online activist and religious preacher Talal bin Ahmed Al-Salmani, who was imprisoned after
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Joint Statement: The Blocking of News Websites in Jordan is a Grave Violation of Freedom of Expression and the Right to Access Information
On 14 May 2025, the Jordanian Media Commission issued an order for ISPs to block at least 12 news websites, most of which are independent media outlets. The decision
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Several activists released while others face lengthy prison terms and death sentences
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the release of several human rights activists in Saudi Arabia after years of imprisonment. The activists were
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Egypt: In absentia verdict against politician Hisham Kassem reinforces growing pattern of transnational repression targeting exiled dissidents
The undersigned organizations unequivocally condemn the verdict issued in absentia on 14 May 2025 by the Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court, sentencing prominent
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Bedoon rights defender Mohammed Al-Barghash acquitted
Prominent Bedoon rights defender Mohammed Al-Barghash has been acquitted in the latest court case against him. He has repeatedly faced legal complaints due to his
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Woman human rights defender Hiba Al-Hajii threatened with death for social media posts about disappeared women
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is extremely concerned about threats against Syrian woman human rights defender Hiba Ezzideen Al-Hajii and her family, following
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