Articles by Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)
Iraqi photojournalist Samer Ali Hussain killed in unknown circumstances
GCHR is calling on Iraqi authorities to conduct an independent, impartial and thorough investigation into Hussain’s murder.
Yemeni journalist Sabri Bin Makhashin still in prison more than a month after criticising governor
An appeal from Makhashin’s family five days after his detention stated that his health had already suffered as a result of poor conditions in prison and his ongoing hunger strike.
Health of Dr. Nasser Bin Ghaith failing following prolonged hunger strike
Dr. Bin Ghaith was sentenced on 29 March 2017 to ten years in prison for critical comments he made online about human rights violations in the UAE and Egypt.
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.
Five years on, we remember Razan, Samira, Nazem and Wa’el
On 9 December, people around the world remembered Razan Zaitouneh, Samira Khalil, Nazem Hamadi and Wa’el Hamada, kidnapped in Douma, Syria on this day five years ago.
Bahraini rights defender Naji Fateel on hunger strike following reports of torture
Authorities at Jaw prison in Bahrain put the imprisoned human rights defender Naji Fateel in solitary confinement after he leaked an audio recording in which he appealed to human rights organisations to intervene urgently.
Two Omani Internet activists arrested due to their pro-Palestinian writings
Oman’s Internal Security Service (ISS) has started a new campaign against bloggers and Internet activists who are supporters of the Palestinian cause.
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, NGOs call for immediate actions
IFEX joins the Gulf Centre for Human Rights and other organisations in marking the International Day to End Impunity and calling on governments in the MENA region to take meaningful steps to protect journalists and human rights defenders, and ensure accountability for attacks by both government and extremist groups.