Author Archives: abbas
NGOs Condemn Arrest of Former al-Wefaq MP Sheikh Hasan Isa
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain... more
Authorities Suppress Popular Celebration of Bahrain’s Independence Day
Since 2009, it has become the custom to carry out peaceful protests demanding self-determination on... more
Nine-Year-Old Boy Shot in Eye by Bahraini Police
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) condemns the excessive use of force by police... more
Authorities accuse human rights activist Doctor Maytham al-Salman of inciting hatred against the regime
Bahrain Centre for Human Rights expresses its concern at the continuing policy of targeting human... more
Champions for Justice: Bahrain’s Student Prisoners
Since 2011, students and children in Bahrain have faced arbitrary charges and detention related to... more
Arrest of satirical artist Mansour al-Jedawi (Sanqima) reveals a lack of respect for freedom of expression and opinion
Bahrain Centre for Human Rights expresses its concern about the ongoing policy of sanctioning people for... more
Suspension of Newspaper: Further Threats to Freedom of Press in Bahrain
(Updated – 7 August 2015 12:00 AM) Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) and the... more
Mass Arbitrary Arrest Campaign Post-Sitra Bombing
5 August 2015 – Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Americans for Democracy & Human... more
Bahraini authorities must respect human rights when investigating Sitra bombing
Amnesty International has today called on the Bahraini authorities to ensure those arrested in connection... more
Bahrain: Ailing human rights defenders Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace and Naji Fateel not receiving medical support in prison
More than four months since a crackdown on protests took place in Jaw Prison, the... more