Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
UAE: Unjust sentences in second largest mass trial
Coalition denounces harsh sentences for 84 political dissidents, many already jailed for the same offenses.
Iran: The silencing of musicians advocating for women’s rights
Authorities convicted rapper Toomaj Salehi for a song he wrote and sentenced him to death.
Arbitrary decree withdraws Kuwaiti citizenship from blogger Salman Al-Khalidi
The exiled blogger also faces several prison sentences stemming from allegations related to his online freedom of expression.
Jordan: Authorities severely restrict public freedoms
The 2023 Cybercrime Law has been employed to prosecute and imprison peaceful protesters for social media posts expressing solidarity with Gaza residents.
Bahrain: Marking Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace’s 1,000 days on hunger strike
Rights groups continue to call on Bahrain’s King to immediately free the imprisoned human rights defender.
Blogger Salman Al-Khalidi sentenced to additional three years in prison in new case
GCHR calls on authorities to stop targeting Al-Khalidi immediately and to drop all sentences issued against him.
Urgent appeal for justice: Condemning the unjust prosecution of dozens of Emiratis in the UAE
IFEX joins rights groups calling on the UAE to drop politically motivated charges.
UAE: 87 people on trial in new case that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty
Authorities unveil new charges on detained human rights activists, during global climate summit.