Unprecedented attacks on journalists and media outlets during coverage of popular protests
The Metro Center for Defending the Rights of Journalists and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) denounce the unprecedented attacks on journalists and media outlets
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Courts uphold heavy sentences against journalist, online activist and photographer of 10 to 25 years and revokes citizenship
Freedom of expression continues to suffer as Bahraini courts upheld harsh sentences ranging from 10 to 25 years against a journalist, online activist and award-winning
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GCHR events highlight violations in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the deteriorating state of human rights in the Gulf region & Neighbouring Countries at UNHRC 37
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) was heavily involved in the 37th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN HRC) held in Geneva between 26 February
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Three more human rights defenders sentenced to up to six years in prison by Specialised Criminal Court
Three more human rights defenders have been sentenced in prison in Saudi Arabia, according to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR). They have all
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Gulf Centre for Human Rights releases sixth annual report
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)’s annual report examines the closure of civic space, targeting human rights defenders, and the crackdown on civil society
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Iranian authorities clamp down on journalists following coverage of violence against protesters
In an attempt to silence journalists and tighten the media blackout that started with waves of civil protest in Iran this year, the authorities have summoned a
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On International Women’s Day, GCHR honours women’s rights defenders in the Gulf and neighbouring countries
On International Women’s Day, marked annually on 08 March, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) honours Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in the region and
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Insufficient progress on women’s rights despite promises, says CEDAW submission by NGOs
There has been insufficient progress on women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, says a report presented by three human rights NGOs to the 69th Session of the Committee on
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Many books confiscated during 23rd Muscat International Book Fair
Authorities in Oman confiscated a large number of books during the Muscat International Book Fair held from 21 February 2018 to 03 March 2018. The authorities gave no
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