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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Authorities must stop targeting Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ansari
  • News
  • Qatar
  • 17/10/2026

For 35 years, Qatari authorities have targeted Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Ansari, a well-known media and social figure in the country who has provided invaluable services. On

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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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