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