Publications

Kuwait rejects Universal Periodic Review recommendations to lift restrictions on civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights

Overview of the human rights situation in Oman in the context of the 3rd Universal Periodic Review

Algeria: Penal code amendments restrict freedoms of expression and association

Morocco: Government must fully withdraw draft law on social media

June 17, 2020
United Arab Emirates
Arbitrary detention, Counter-terrorism & security abuse

UAE authorities detain critics and activists at Munasaha “rehabilitation” centres

The use of Munasaha “rehabilitation” centres in the United Arab Emirates

UAE: COVID-19 outbreak puts Al Wathba prison’s detainees at risk

May 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia
Reprisals

Submission to UN Secretary-General shows ongoing reprisals against Saudi human rights defenders who cooperate with the UN

May 1, 2020
Reprisals

2020 submission to the UNSG on cases of intimidation and reprisals for cooperation with the UN

March 13, 2020
Egypt
Counter-terrorism & security abuse, Death penalty & summary executions, Torture

Egypt supports 270 recommendations made during latest UPR whilst denying known human rights violations

March 12, 2020
Iraq
Death penalty & summary executions, Enforced disappearances, Torture

Iraqi authorities must implement accepted UPR recommendations

March 10, 2020
Iraq
Enforced disappearances

Assessment of Iraq’s efforts to implement the Committee on enforced disappearances’ 2015 concluding observations