Faraj Mezher Al-Shammari
Faraj Mezher Al-Shammari is a Qatari journalist and broadcaster who was arbitrarily stripped of his Qatari citizenship in June 1999 after publishing an article in his
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Grave human rights violations continue
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its deep concern about the systematic repressive policies pursued by the authorities in Qatar against citizens,
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The Gulf region and neighbouring countries: Ongoing repression by authorities
Introduction The Gulf region and its neighbouring countries are witnessing an unprecedented and systematic campaign of repression. The ongoing war is being used as a
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Human Rights in the Middle East Countries: 2025 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main objective of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is to foster a vibrant and safe civic space in which human rights defenders (HRDs)
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Ahmed Abdullah Al-Saad Al-Kuwari
Ahmed Abdullah Al-Saad Al-Kuwari is a Qatari internet activist known for his critical commentary on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. On 19 January
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Umm Nasser
Umm Nasser, an internet activist from Qatar, is known for her unwavering presence on social media platforms. On 20 March 2025, the Qatari Criminal Court sentenced her
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Free Internet activist Umm Nasser
The Doha Criminal Court of Appeal will hold a hearing this week to review the initial verdict against internet activist Umm Nasser. Reliable reports received by the
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Internet activists sentenced to prison while security agreement made with Saudi Arabia
Two Internet activists have been sentenced to prison in Qatar, according to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR). Their sentences come at a time
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Human Rights in the Middle East Region: 2024 Annual Report of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The main objective of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) is to foster a vibrant and safe civic space in which human rights defenders (HRDs)
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