Author Archives: abbas
NGOs Condemn Use of Death Penalty amid Allegations of Severe Torture
On 26 February 2015, amid allegations that severe torture was used to extract coerced confessions,... more
Amnesty International Report 2014/15: The State of the World's Human Rights
BAHRAIN The government continued to stifle and punish dissent and to curtail freedoms of expression,... more
Bahrain: The Beginning of the End for Bahrain’s Tolerated Opposition
The trial of Sheikh Ali Salman, leader of Bahrain’s main opposition group Al Wefaq, opens... more
Bahrain : Reports of Torture Haunt Bahrain’s CID
Last week President Obama got it right about terrorism and its causes. Speaking at a... more
Head of EBOHR Husain Parweez Subjected to Torture to Extract Confession
On 22 February 2015, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB), the Bahrain... more
Bahrain: Urgent call for the release of Hassan al-Eskafi and consideration for his health condition
Eskafi: victim of excessive force used at peaceful demonstrations The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights... more
Bahrain: Harassment and Intimidation of Main Opposition Continue Unabated
Amnesty International today called on the Bahraini authorities to fully uphold freedom of association and... more
Bahrain: Opposition Politician Jailed for Comment
A Bahraini court of appeal rejected a political opposition figure’s appeal against his six-month prison... more
Amnesty International: Human Rights Activist Arrested, Risks Torture
HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST ARRESTED, RISKS TORTURE Bahraini human rights activist Hussain Jawad was arrested... more
Bahrain: Why February 14 Matters in Bahrain
Human Rights First Campaigns and Topics: Anniversary of Bahrain Protests by Brian Dooley February 14... more