Country Summary
The state of human rights in Syria
As the country transitions, it is still suffering from the impact of human rights violations from decades of authoritarian rule, including murders, torture, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, and scarce living conditions.
Urgent Actions
Latest Actions from Syria
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Free Syrian human rights defender Abdulrahman Al-Nahhas, wrongfully imprisoned in Abu Dhabi
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) received disturbing reports that Syrian human rights defender Abdulrahman Al-Nahhas, who is imprisoned in the United Arab
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News & Publications
Latest News & Publications from Syria
Human rights lawyer Khalil Ma’touq’s family announces his death
On 31 October 2025, artist Raneem Ma’touq, daughter of prominent Syrian human rights lawyer Khalil Ma’touq, announced her father's death on her Facebook page: "I,
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End Impunity, Protect Journalists
A Report published by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) to mark the International Day to End Impunity in 2025, marked each year with partners on 02
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