Archive · 26 May 2025
HRW Accuses Qatar of Discriminating Against Baha'i Minority
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Qatar is treating the Baha'i religious minority unfairly.
HRW says Qatar has arrested Baha'is, made them leave the country, and not given them jobs or important documents.
HRW believes this discrimination threatens the Baha'i community's existence in Qatar.
Between 2003 and 2025, some Baha'is were deported.
One was arrested for social media posts.
The Baha'i faith, based on the teachings of Bahaullah, has followers worldwide.
HRW's accusations are ongoing.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses Qatar of discriminating against the Baha'i religious minority.
HRW cites arbitrary detentions and threats to the community's survival.
Between 2003 and 2025, Qatar deported as many as 14 Baha'i members.
Remy Rowhani was arrested and detained for posts from an X account related to the Baha'i community.
Baha'is have faced job rejections and denial of official documents.
- Who
- Human Rights Watch and the Baha'i community in Qatar.
- What
- HRW accuses Qatar of discriminating against the Baha'i religious minority.
- When
- Between 2003 and 2025, and ongoing.
- Where
- Qatar
- Why
- HRW says Qatar is discriminating against the Baha'i minority, citing arbitrary detentions, deportations, and other forms of discrimination.
- Organization Making Accusation
- Human Rights Watch (HRW)
- Accusation
- Discrimination against Baha'i minority
- Location
- Qatar
- Alleged Actions
- Arbitrary detentions, deportations, job rejections, denial of official documents
- Deportation timeframe
- 2003-2025
- Baha'i Beliefs
- Based on the teachings of Bahaullah
