New charges against woman human rights defender Atena Daemi, due in court in January
Human rights defender Atena Daemi has been in Evin prison in Iran for almost 50 days now since her arrest on 26 November 2016. In light of court proceedings to be held
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Journalist Afrah Shawki released after being kidnapped and held for over a week
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the news that independent Iraqi journalist Afrah Shawki has been freed more than a week after being kidnapped by an
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Two journalists sent to prison
Information received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirmed that two journalists of “Azamn” newspaper have been jailed. On the morning of 26
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Kidnapping of independent journalist Afrah Shawki
Reliable information received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) confirmed that independent journalist, Afrah Shawki has been kidnapped by an armed group from
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Court announced the verdict of “Azamn” journalists; two journalists face prison sentences and one acquitted
At a hearing held on 26 December 2016, the Court of Appeal announced its verdict related to the case of “Azamn” three journalists. The Court of Appeal
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Gulf Centre for Human Rights mourns death of independent journalist Mohammed Al-Abbsi
It is with great sadness that the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) received news of the death of prominent journalist Mohammed Al-Abbsi in Yemen. He died on the
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Human rights defender Issa Al-Nukhaifi arrested
According to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), human rights defender Issa Al-Nukhaifi was arrested in Saudi Arabia after being summoned by the
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Court postpones verdict for human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, facing up to 15 years in jail
Update: Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab's trial was postponed until 28 December 2016 following a short hearing on 15 December during which he was not allowed to speak. He remains
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Cyber Crimes Law silencing dissent, as Sara Al-Drees remains subject to prosecution in ongoing trial, says coalition trial observation report
Kuwait’s Cyber Crimes Law has effectively silenced dissent in the country, and brought human rights defenders to trial, including blogger Sara Al-Drees, who faces
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