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The Repeal of Article 153 of the Kuwaiti Penal Code
The controversial Article 153 of the Kuwaiti Penal Code has been repealed. The article allowed [...]
The Arrest of 16 Filipino Workers in Qatar Unveils the Country’s Restrictive Law Against Public Gatherings
On 27 March, 16 Filipino workers were arrested in Qatar for organising a political manifestation [...]
How the New Omani Citizenship Law Poses a Threat to Human Rights
The new Omani Citizenship Law has raised concerns regarding the protection of human rights. The [...]
The War in Yemen: Starvation as a Weapon of Conflict
The war in Yemen, which began in 2014, has escalated into one of the most [...]
Bahrain’s Crackdown on Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders
Bahrain’s civil society and human rights defenders have faced increasing challenges in recent years, as [...]
Silencing Dissent Across Borders: The Extradition and Enforced Disappearance of Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has greatly invested in presenting itself as a progressive country, [...]
Owen Haggerty’s Case: What It Reveals About Justice and Human Rights in Bahrain
The recent case of Royal Navy sailor Owen Haggerty, who was imprisoned in Bahrain after [...]
Oman’s New Media Law: A Threat to Press Freedom and Free Expression
Oman’s new Media Law, enacted by Royal Decree 58/2024 on November 10, 2024, has sparked [...]
The Arbitrary Detention of a British National in Saudi Arabia: How the Country’s Anti-Terrorism Laws Clash with the Image It Wants to Give the World
Saudi Arabia has been making a strict application of two particular laws: the Anti-Cybercrimes Law [...]
A Voice for the Voiceless: Advocating for Yemeni Refugees’ Rights in Jordan
Introduction Jordan has long been recognized as a major host country for refugees, absorbing waves [...]
Political Dissent in Saudi Arabia: The Cost of Criticizing the Government
In Saudi Arabia, political dissent carries severe repercussions, with the government employing a range of [...]
Increased Sexual Violence and Child Marriage Due to Instability in Yemen
Yemen, a country devastated by years of conflict, is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with [...]