Category Archives: Reports

Reprisal Against Family Members: The Case of Sulaiman al-Dowaish’s Sons

In April 2016, preacher Sulaiman al-Dowaish was arrested and tortured by the Saudi authorities after [...]

Transnational Repression and the Unanswered Case of Jamal Khashoggi​

he assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018 remains a clear example of [...]

​Pakistani Worker Muhammad Arshad Dies During 2034 World Cup Stadium Construction in Saudi Arabia​

A Fatal Incident at Aramco Stadium On March 12, 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani foreman [...]

Art Censorship in the UAE

Art is a fundamental element of human expression. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux [...]

Arab Charter on Human Rights

This month, four member states of the Arab League had their representative confirmed to a [...]

Citizenship Revoked: Kuwait’s Escalating Denaturalization Crisis and the Bidoon’s Enduring Statelessness

​Over the past year, Kuwait has witnessed a significant and troubling escalation in the revocation [...]

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The controversial Article 153 of the Kuwaiti Penal Code has been repealed.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 [...]

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, [...]