Category Archives: Reports
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 [...]
Apr
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The controversial Article 153 of the Kuwaiti Penal Code has been repealed.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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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, [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Feb
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 [...]
Feb