The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses serious concern over the detention of Ahmed Kamel, an Egyptian citizen, in Saudi Arabia. The Centre condemns the potential deportation of Kamel to Egypt, where he faces a high risk of torture, ill-treatment, and other human rights violations. The risks involved in his extradition raise significant alarm, as […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern regarding the unlawful detention of Abdul-Baqi Saeed Abdo, a Yemeni Christian, who has been imprisoned in Egypt since December 15, 2021. Abdo’s case highlights the ongoing human rights violations faced by individuals exercising their freedom of religion and belief in certain parts of the world, including […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses its deep concerns over the ongoing environmental challenges discussed at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 conference, currently taking place in Saudi Arabia. The event, which brings together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union, focuses on the global crisis of land degradation and […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern over the widespread and persistent issue of human trafficking, particularly its impact on vulnerable populations such as women and children. The case of Morena, a survivor of horrific exploitation, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive action to address contemporary forms of slavery that trap millions of […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses grave concern over Saudi Arabia’s failure to adequately address women’s rights issues despite international scrutiny. The most recent review by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) highlighted numerous violations of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, with critical recommendations for reform that the government […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing human rights violations associated with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project. NEOM, under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is marketed as a futuristic urban area powered by renewable energy. However, the reality of this project is marked by severe abuses, including […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights is deeply concerned about the recent findings regarding the use of French-manufactured military systems on armored personnel carriers (APCs) that are currently being deployed in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. These systems, which include the Galix defense system, were found to be in use by the Rapid Support Forces […]

The Washington Centre of Human Rights firmly condemns the persistent human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, where restrictions on freedoms and unjust treatment of citizens continue to harm and marginalize countless individuals. These actions are in violation of both Saudi Arabian national law and international human rights commitments. According to the Saudi Basic Law of […]

The Washington Centre for Human Rights strongly condemns the escalating human rights violations occurring in Sudan, as reports of targeted attacks on civilians, arbitrary detentions, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly continue to emerge. These acts not only contravene Sudan’s own constitutional guarantees for the protection of human rights but also violate several […]

The Washington Centre of Human Rights stands in unequivocal condemnation of the ongoing human rights violations in Afghanistan. The widespread abuses targeting fundamental freedoms and the dignity of Afghan citizens contravene both national and international human rights standards, which every state is obligated to uphold. Under Afghanistan’s own Constitution, notably Articles 22 and 23, there […]