One human rights defender among five killed during violent crackdown on peaceful sit-in in Duraz
At least five people were killed, hundreds of protesters were injured and at least 286 were arrested in the village of Duraz in Bahrain on 23 May 2017, following a
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Human rights defender Ali Ahmed Shaaban arrested
According to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), human rights defender and blogger Ali Ahmed Shaaban has been arrested in Saudi Arabia as part
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Parliament postpones vote on draft law on freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration after popular protests
On 13 May 2017, the relevant parliamentary committees decided to postpone the vote on Iraq’s draft law on freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration for an
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Hanaa Edwar selected as Defender of Human Rights & Freedom of Expression for May 2017
(Cairo, Beirut - 16 May 2017) The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), Maharat Foundation, and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), in cooperation
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Authorities continue targeting freedom of expression
The Minister of Information in Oman has issued another directive that extends the closure of “Azamn” newspaper, as freedom of expression continues to suffer
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Emirati academic Dr. Nasser Bin Ghaith held in incommunicado detention after transfer to maximum-security prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is deeply concerned about the fate and condition of Emirati academic, economist and human rights defender Dr. Nasser bin Ghaith
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King issues decree loosening some guardianship regulations, but women remain under control of men in most areas
On 17 April 2017, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz issued a Royal decree instructing governmental entities in Saudi Arabia to provide services for women without requiring the
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Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja suspends hunger strike following strong UPR recommendations
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the news that Founding Director Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja has suspended his hunger strike on its 24th day following strong
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“Mowaten” Magazine’s website blocked on World Press Freedom Day
Authorities in Oman continue their systematic campaign to confiscate public freedoms in the country, including freedom of the press. The latest of their arbitrary
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