Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
Salma Al-Shehab released after four years in prison, among hundreds imprisoned for posts on X
The woman human rights defender was released along with several people, including social media influencers, imprisoned for their online free expression.
Rights groups call for EU intervention on Bahraini detentions
IFEX joins rights groups urging EU leaders to press Bahrain to free EU nationals Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad after nearly 14 years of unjust detention and human rights abuses.
Sultan of Oman ratifies new arbitrary citizenship law
A new citizenship law that allows the authorities to use citizenship as a weapon to silence opponents and restrict opinions.
Journalist Ahmed Hassan Al-Zoubi released
Al-Zoubi’s case reveals the misuse of the Cybercrime Law to suppress online free expression.
Blogger Salman Al-Khalidi extradited from Iraq to Kuwait
The extradition raises serious human rights concerns and threats to his safety amid allegations of political persecution.
Attacked from all directions: Media workers under fire in Lebanon’s war
Since the war began, Israel has targeted, threatened, and bombed journalists in Lebanon, killing and injuring dozens, says a new report by GCHR.
GCHR salutes the Syrian people on the dawn of freedom
As Syria enters a new era, GCHR calls on the new government to uphold civil liberties for all citizens, and pursue transitional justice.
Oman’s new media law undermines freedom of expression
The oppressive law grants authorities unprecedented control over the media, threatening independent journalism and increasing self-censorship.