Author Archives: abbas
CPJ: Attacks on the Press: Journalism on the Front Lines in 2013
Bahrain Key Developments » Journalists imprisoned pre-emptively to prevent coverage of protests. »... more
Amnesty Int'l: Bahrain: Fears of violent crackdown ahead of third anniversary protests
There are fears that the Bahraini authorities may use violence to quash planned demonstrations on... more
Reporters Without Borders releases 2014 Press Freedom Index – BAHRAIN 163rd
12 February 2014 English Arabic French The 2014 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom... more
Fidh: Failed Promises in Bahrain: Human Rights Violations Linger On
On the occasion of the third anniversary of the popular uprising that started on February... more
Bahrain: Dissolving the Islamic Olamaa Council is a New Violation of Religious Liberties and the Right to Form Societies
“Everyone shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to... more
Bahrain: Continued Human Rights Violations Since Announcement of Crown Prince’s Dialogue Initiative
Human rights violations must end in order to create a platform for a dialogue. ... more
BCHR Releases Report On Family Law in Bahrain
Link to the full report. Bahrain is a signatory of the 1979 U.N.... more
BCHR Releases Report on Discrimination Against Women in Bahraini Society and Legislation
Link to the full report. Since the King of Bahrain assumed the throne... more
Actor Sadiq AlShaabani: Arrested in Oman, Handed to Bahrain Authorities, Subjected to Enforced Disappearance
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses grave concern about the well-being of Bahraini actor... more
Bahrain King: Up to 7 Years Imprisonment if You Insult Me!
Bahrain King passes new amendment to Article 214 that allows up to 7 years imprisonment... more