“An unlawful death”: Dr. Agnès Callamard’s report on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi
If ever there was a time to remind ourselves of the power we hold to tackle injustice and deny impunity, even when the odds seem to be stacked against us, that time is now.
Save clerics, activists, and other peaceful dissidents from the Saudi government’s execution spree
There are credible reports that Saudi Arabia will imminently execute three prominent clerics after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
News of two foreign journalists missing in Saudi Arabia
RSF has obtained confirmation that the Saudi authorities are holding journalists Marwan Al Muraisi and Abdel Rahman Farhaneh.
Oppressing women with an app in Saudi Arabia
“Guardians” can use Absher to grant or deny permission for women and children to travel abroad and obtain a passport.
Beheading truth: How Saudi Arabia is steering the narrative of its recent executions
The brutal fashion in which Saudi Arabia ended the lives of 37 men on 23 April evoked disgust from the international community. Not just the executions, but the country’s attempt to control the narrative, must be responded to.
Jordanian journalist Abdulrahman Farhana detained by Saudi authorities
Farhana was detained on 20 February and held since that time in an unknown location. No charges against him have been made public.
Saudi Arabia detains 3 more bloggers
Authorities arrested blogger Naif al-Hindas and bloggers and columnists Ali al-Saffar and Redha al-Boori.
Saudi Arabia arrests at least 13 more human rights defenders
The Saudi authorities carried out a new wave of arrests of writers and social media bloggers, including women’s rights advocates.
Ill-treatment of Saudi human rights defender Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues in prison
Al-Qahtani is being held in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison and is serving a 10-year sentence for his non-violent human rights activities.
Saudi Arabia jails another journalist, tries women who criticized driving ban
Saudi authorities must immediately release all journalists from jail and end its censorship of those critical of the kingdom.
Saudi women human rights defenders to be tried on 13 March
Loujain Al-Hathloul, Aziza Al-Yousef and Eman Al-Nafjan will appear before the Specialised Criminal Court.
Over 50 human rights groups call for immediate release of Saudi rights defenders
Not only are these women activists facing prosecution without due process, they’ve also subjected them to severe torture, including by sexual violence and electrocution.
How Saudi leaders are using religion to consolidate power and silence critical voices
Religious clerics are enlisted to treat those who denounce rights violations or call for reform as “enemies of Islam”.
How should companies like Netflix respond when repressive governments order the removal of critical content?
Netflix’s decision to comply with a censorship request from Saudi Arabia has renewed an ongoing debate about how international companies should respond to politically motivated censorship demands when operating in repressive countries.
Prominent rights defender Dr. Mohammad Al-Qahtani placed in solitary confinement
GCHR is concerned for the health of Dr. Al-Qahtani in solitary confinement. He is serving a 10-year sentence for his peaceful human rights activities.
Report: Detained women activists in Saudi Arabia tortured
“While the world is seeking answers to the savage murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the fate of women and human rights activists in Saudi prisons continues to hang in the balance.”