Migrant workers still face widespread violations of their civil and human rights across the Middle East
Migrant workers across the Middle East are not treated the same as the citizens in case of payment, compensation, promotion, training opportunities, in addition to
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Security forces use excessive violence to end protests in Tripoli; and publisher assassinated
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is alarmed at reports of excessive violence used by security forces against protesters in Lebanon, including those seeking
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Lebanese Republic: Joint Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review 37th Session of the UPR Working Group
Download 1. Introduction 1.1 CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society
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Universal Periodic Review submission finds civic space recommendations unfulfilled
In a submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR), to be held in January 2021, CIVICUS, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), International
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Authorities react violently to peaceful protests in aftermath of Beirut blast and impose state of emergency
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its deepest sympathy and solidarity with those affected by the Beirut port blast on 04 August 2020 and pays tribute to
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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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Popular protests return as deteriorating economic situation causes widespread suffering
The authorities in Lebanon continue to enforce arbitrary and repressive policies to deal with the popular protest movement, which has erupted again, since the protests
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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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Authorities must investigate use of lethal force against peaceful demonstrators
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) calls on authorities in Lebanon to take immediate steps to ensure that peaceful protesters are able to exercise their right to
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