Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
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.
Iraq: Women journalists ‘under the guillotine’ from media directors’ harassment
Survey finds 41% of women journalists have been victims of some form of harassment.
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists in MENA
GCHR calls for an end to rising attacks and murders of journalists in the region.