Qatar

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The state of human rights in Qatar

The authorities do not protect the labour rights of migrant workers, who have been threatened with deportation and subject to harsh penalties due to their online human rights advocacy. Freedom of expression online is severely curtailed and can lead to lengthy imprisonment.

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Exploiting the Wartime Context: Patterns of Repression in the Gulf Region and Neighbouring Countries
  • Publications
  • BahrainIranIraqJordanKuwaitMENAQatarSaudi ArabiaUAE
  • 30/09/2026

Executive Summary This report by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) examines restrictive and coercive measures reportedly taken by states in connection with the

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Al-Jazeera terminates employment of Palestinian journalists and media workers amid ongoing war
  • News
  • Qatar
  • 14/08/2026

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has followed the termination of the employment contracts of 24 Palestinian journalists and media professionals by Al-Jazeera

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