Internal Security Service continues systematic targeting of human rights defenders & Internet activists
According to reports from Oman, the Internal Security Service (ISS) has arrested both human rights defender Ahmed Al-Bahri and Internet activist Khalid Al-Ramadani for
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Human rights defender Mohammed Abdullah Al-Otaibi calls on the international community to protect him
Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Abdullah Al-Otaibi has called for international support after being forced to leave Saudi Arabia for Qatar. He said, "I call on the
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The Founder of the GCHR on Day 11 of his 5th Hunger Strike
The co-founder of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja has started a new hunger strike demanding that his human and civil rights be respected by the
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Free prominent rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, held on speech-related charges
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates should immediately release Ahmed Mansoor, an award-winning human rights defender who is facing charges that violate his right to
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“Azamn” editor Ibrahim Al-Ma’amari released while newspaper remains closed
On 10 April 2017, prominent journalist Ibrahim Al-Maamari, Editor-in-chief of “Azamn” newspaper, was released from the Central Prison in Muscat, Oman after
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Trial of Internet activist Naimah Al-Matrod continues
Reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirmed that Internet activist Naimah Al-Matrod has been brought to trial before the Specialised Criminal
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Free Dina Ali Lasloom and repeal the Guardianship System
On 13 April 2017, Dina Ali Lasloom, a 24-year-old Saudi woman, was reportedly deported from Philippine airport against her will. Lasloom arrived in Manila airport
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Gamal Eid selected as Defender of Human Rights & Freedom of Expression for April 2017
Press Release Cairo & Beirut: 10 April 2017 The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), Maharat Foundation, and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR),
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Human rights defender Hadeel Buqrais and participants in “Walking for Her” campaign threatened
In Kuwait, human rights defender Hadeel Buqrais, as well as other participants in the "Walking for Her" campaign, were threatened by telephone, e-mail and social media
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