Country Summary
The state of human rights in Qatar
The authorities do not protect the labour rights of migrant workers, who have been threatened with deportation and subject to harsh penalties due to their online human rights advocacy. Freedom of expression online is severely curtailed and can lead to lengthy imprisonment.
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Latest News & Publications from Qatar
Free Internet activist Umm Nasser
The Doha Criminal Court of Appeal will hold a hearing this week to review the initial verdict against internet activist Umm Nasser. Reliable reports received by the
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Internet activists sentenced to prison while security agreement made with Saudi Arabia
Two Internet activists have been sentenced to prison in Qatar, according to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR). Their sentences come at a time
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