Yemeni journalist Hamza Al-Hammadi arrested and at risk of deportation
On 08 February 2020, security personnel from the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Kuwait arrested Hamza Al-Hammadi, a human
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First periodic report on violations during ongoing popular demonstrations
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) strongly condemns the Iraqi government’s flagrant failure to fulfill its constitutional obligations to protect the right to
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Criminal Court issues rulings against human rights defenders from the Bedoon community
On 28 January 2020, the Fourth Circuit Criminal Court issued rulings against 16 Bedoon human rights defenders, describing them as "illegal residents", and sentenced two
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Women are a vital and essential energy that contributes to the ongoing popular demonstrations
Iraqi women, whether they are homemakers, employees, or students, have played a fundamental role in the popular movement that has been taking place since its inception
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Continued demonstrations call for comprehensive reform
Demonstrations continue in Lebanon as protesters demand comprehensive change, the eradication of corruption, and the reform of the political system. According to reports
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Serious fears for freedom of expression after amendments to Penal Code published
New amendments proposed to Qatar’s Penal Code would lead to serious restrictions on freedom of expression if implemented. The Qatari newspaper
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Walid Abu Al-Khair and Khalid Al-Omair remain on hunger strike
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has received reports that human rights lawyer Walid Abu Al-Khair and human rights defender Khaled Al-Omair remain on hunger
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Prominent journalist Ahmed Abdul Samad and cameraman Safaa Ghali assassinated
On 10 January 2020, in Basra, Iraq, unidentified gunmen on a motorbike shot at journalist Ahmed Abdul Samad, a correspondent of the Dijlah satellite TV channel, killing
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Human rights lawyer Walid Abu Al-Khair transferred to the hospital after being on hunger strike for a month
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has received reports that human rights lawyer Walid Abu Al-Khair was transferred from prison to the hospital after his health
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