Three businessmen forcibly disappeared immediately after declaring a peaceful sit-in
On 27 August 2022, businessman and internet activist Hani bin Ali Al-Sarhani announced, in a video recording posted on his YouTube account, the start of a peaceful
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Human rights defender Abdulhakim Al-Fadhli summoned for third time this month
Update: Kuwait: On 01 September 2022, the Misdemeanours Court acquitted prominent human rights defender Abdulhakim Al-Fadhli, general coordinator of the Kuwaiti
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President Biden’s visit has a negative impact on human rights movement in MENA region
The human rights movement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has paid a heavy price for the unlimited and unconditional support provided by the United
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GCHR’s periodic report on human rights violations in the Kurdistan Region
The local government in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq continues to commit serious violations of the civil and human rights of citizens, including civil society activists,
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On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, GCHR demands disclosure of the fate of missing human rights defenders
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, marked on 30 August of each year, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) demands disclosure of the
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Internet activist Dr. Lina Al-Sharif faces terrorism charges
Internet activist Dr. Lina Al-Sharif is still under arbitrary detention and is being interrogated on terrorism charges due to her peaceful activities on social
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Family of Yemeni journalist Ali Mohsen Ahmed Abu Lahoum prevented from visiting while awaiting Supreme Court decision
Yemeni journalist Ali Mohsen Ahmed Abu Lahoum is still awaiting the Saudi Supreme Court's decision on his reconsideration request against the Court of Appeal's decision
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In a mockery of justice, human rights defender Salma Al-Shehab sentenced to 34 years in prison
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) condemns the inhuman and unfair sentence of 34 years in prison against human rights defender Salma Al-Shehab for her online
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Businessman and environmental activist arrested
Update: Oman: Reliable sources confirmed that Dr. Ahmed Issa Qatan has been released on 16 August 2022. 2022-08-11 Two men were arrested for their online activities
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