Protect citizens’ political rights and restore election of Shura Council members
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has been following with great concern the regression of the limited political rights across different Gulf States, including
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Two journalists released after arbitrary detention amid ongoing crackdown
The targeting campaign against independent journalists in the northern countryside of Aleppo continues, and restrictions on public freedoms, including freedom of
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Free Dr. Ali Amer Al-Mashani
Despite the release of all citizens who were arrested with him in June 2024, the Omani authorities are still detaining Dr. Ali Amer Al-Mashani solely for leading the
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Update: Manahel Al-Otaibi continues to be subjected to violence in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has received disturbing news about further attacks against Saudi women’s rights activist Manahel Al-Otaibi in prison. On 09
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Former MP banned from entering country, citizens summoned for showing solidarity online
The authorities in Kuwait banned former MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri from entering the country in a blatant violation of the country's constitution, and also summoned citizens
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Al-Ghamdi brothers sentenced to 30 and 15 years in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has previously reported on the shocking news of a death sentence issued by the Saudi Specialised Criminal Court (SCC) on 10 July
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Prominent human rights defenders remain in prison after several royal pardons
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) followed with enthusiasm several recent pardons by the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, which led to the release of
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Marking the 1st anniversary of the loss of our friend Michael Wagtmann
On the 1st anniversary of the passing of our dear colleague Michael Wagtmann, who worked with IMS (International Media Support) for the better part of two decades, we
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Significant restrictions on the right to freely form and join independent associations
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has taken many legislative decisions and illegal measures that violate the Kuwaiti constitution to impose restrictions on the
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