Category Archives: Saudi Arabia
Yemen Reports
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 [...]
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Saudi Arabia Reports
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 [...]
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Yemen Reports
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 [...]
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Yemen Reports
Women in Yemen Battling Online Gender-Based Violence
In Yemen, women have long faced systemic discrimination, exacerbated by the effects of cultural restrictions [...]
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Yemen Reports
Discrimination Against Yemeni Refugees in Jordan: A Hidden Crisis
Jordan has long been a significant host country for refugees, housing large numbers of Palestinians, [...]
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Saudi Arabia: Women rights defenders face new verdict
On Thursday 28 June 2019, some Saudi women activists attended a new trial session, as [...]
Jun
Human Rights Council: Un Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard Reiterated That Saudi Arabia is Responsible for the Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
On Wednesday 26 June 2019, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions atthe OHCHR [...]
Jun
Saudi Arabia: The United Kingdom Has Suspended New Arms Sales to the Saudi-led Coalition Fighting in the Yemen War
On Tuesday 25 June 2019, the Department for International Trade of the British government has [...]
Jun
Human Rights Council: Michelle Bachelet Delivers Opening Statements for the 41st Session
On 24 June 2019, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has [...]
Jun
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
26 June is the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture since the UN [...]
Jun
Saudi Arabia: 40 Rights Groups have released a Joint Statement concerning the dramatic situation in Saudi Arabia
Today, Amnesty International has released a public joint statement, signed by the European Centre for [...]
Jun
Yemen: UK Court of Appeal has stated that the export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia is unlawful
UPDATE : On 5 July 2019, Corbyn and the Westminster leaders of four other parties [...]
Jun
Saudi Arabia: The UN Report on Khashoggi Claims There Is Credible Evidence Linking Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To the Murder
Jamal Khashoggi, prominent Saudi journalist, was killed on 2 October 2018 in the Saudi consulate [...]
Jun
United Kingdom: latest FCO human rights report fails to properly address human rights issues in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Yemen
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has released its annual rights report which has failed [...]
Jun
Saudi Arabia: Murtaja Qureiris is facing death penalty for peacefully protesting at 13 years of age
UPDATE: 18 year-old boy Murtaja Qureiri, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia will not face execution. [...]
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