Armed militia in Basra systematically trying to assassinate human rights defenders
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is devastated to learn of the murder of prominent human rights defender Dr. Riham Yaqoub (photo on the left above), who was
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Seventh periodic report on violations during popular demonstrations
In its seventh periodic report on violations during the popular demonstrations which began in Iraq in October 2019, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) documents
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Journalists, academics & activists face execution while they and their imprisoned colleagues face Covid-19 threat
Update: Yemen: Delayed verdict finally received in case against ten journalists. The official verdict in the case of ten journalists was finally received by defence
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Activities of GCHR during the 44th session of the UN Human Rights Council
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) was active at the 44th session of the United Nation’s Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, which ran from 30 June to 17
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GCHR declares its full solidarity with the people of Lebanon
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its deep sorrow and full solidarity with the people of Lebanon, especially the residents of the capital, Beirut, and
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Academic Dr. Hameed Mohammed Yahya Aklan must be released
Dr. Hameed Mohammed Yahya Aklan, President of the National University of Science and Technology and Chairman of the Board of Directors of its Science and Technology
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Leading Imprisoned HRD Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja releases statement on Bahrain’s “Alternative Punishment” Law
Recently in Bahrain, several hundred political prisoners were released under the Alternative Penalties law, including one of the Founding Directors of the Gulf Centre
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Concerns heightened about wellbeing of WHRD Loujain Al-Hathloul, who has been incommunicado for six weeks
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is seriously concerned about the wellbeing of prominent Saudi woman human rights defender and equality
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United efforts needed to combat hate speech against MENA human rights defenders and journalists, says network
On 20 July 2020, and on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 44th session, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Network for
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