Author Archives: GCC

‘I Knew This Was Injustice.’ Saudi Sisters Describe the Oppressive Society They Left Behind

It was the lack of change after a 2016 hashtag campaign against Saudi Arabia’s male [...]

Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince MBS takes charm offensive East

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a global charm offensive. In the last few days it has [...]

Saudi Arabia strikes $10bn China deal

Multibillion-dollar deal caps Saudi crown prince’s Asian tour, aimed at expanding Riyadh’s trade ties in [...]

Bahrain: Drop Charges Against Activist’s Family

The Bahrain Court of Cassation is scheduled to rule on February 25, 2019 in the [...]

Tory minister cosies up to Bahrain’s unelected rulers as political prisoners rot in jail

Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy criticised Britain for ‘contining to overlook and cover up [...]

UK and Oman sign historic Joint Defence Agreement

The UK and Oman have signed a new Joint Defence Agreement (JDA), signifying Britain’s commitment [...]