Family of human rights defender Mohammed Al-Fazari targeted by Internal Security Service after he fled the country
On 22 July 2015, Mahmoud Al-Fazari, brother of human rights defender Mohammed Al-Fazari, was summoned to appear for investigation before the Special Division of the
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Internal Security Service continues to target freedom of expression online; Saed Jadad released
Update: Mohammad Al-Fazari has arrived to UK based on information from his facebook page. Omani authorities continue to persecute those who speak out critically online,
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GCHR welcomes the release of Nabeel Rajab and calls for the release of all human rights defenders
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the release of its Co-Founding Director Nabeel Rajab but repeats its calls for the release of all human rights defenders
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Online activist Ahmed Al-Moghairi detained by Internal Security Service
On 16 June 2015, online activist Ahmed Al-Moghairi was summoned by the Omani Internal Security Service (ISS) to appear for investigation before the Special Division of
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GCHR welcomes EU resolution on human rights situation in Bahrain and urges prompt action
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the resolution on Bahrain passed by the European Parliament on 9 July 2015, outlining the dire human rights
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GCHR launches High Court challenge to UK government’s silence on Saudi deal
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is today launching a High Court challenge to the decision by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Justice to sell prison and
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UN side event highlights need for protection in the face of ongoing attacks on human rights defenders and journalists
On 25 June 2015, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) organised a side event in Geneva at the 29th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the situation
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Rajab sentenced to prison, Al-Khawaja ends hunger strike, while Al-Singace’s health at risk, Abdulemam fined and Jawad released
UPDATE: On 27 June 2015, Dr. Al-Singace completes 100 days of hunger strike. He is protesting the conditions in Jaw Prison, including allegations of torture. His health
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Mother of blogger Muawiya Al-Rawahi calls on authorities to provide medication for her son
On 20 June 2015, Fatima bint Mohammed bint Nasser, the mother of Omani blogger Muawiya Al-Rawahi who is detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sent an appeal to the
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