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Freedom House: Freedom In The World 2013 – Bahrain

May 2013: OVERVIEW: Despite an ongoing security crackdown, prodemocracy protests continued throughout 2012. While most... more

Bahrain – Human rights defender Naji Fateel to be detained for 60 days on anti-state charges after allegedly being tortured

9 May 2013 According to reports received by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)... more

Bahrain: Prisoners Denied Medical Attention, Family, Lawyer and Consular Visits

08 May 2013 The Bahrain Center for Human Rights is seriously concerned for the health... more

Bahrain: The Return of the National Security Apparatus With a New Face

Joint Statement from The Bahrain Center for Human Rights and The Bahrain Youth Society for... more

Bahrain on Press Freedom Day: Journalist in Jail, Abusers Responsible for Murder and Torture Are Free

02 May 2013 Violations against the Freedom of the Press in Bahrain are ongoing, and... more

The Bahrain Press Association 2012 Annual Report: "Bahrain: Silence is a War Crime"

LONDON, May 02 , 2013 – Bahrain Press Association ("BPA"), a non-profit association based in... more

Bahrain: Human Rights Defenders in Prison, Torturers Walk Free, and UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Denied Access

02 May 2013 The Gulf Center for Human rights (GCHR) and the Bahrain Center for... more

Bahrain: Two Women Reportedly Beaten While in Police Custody and Threatened with Electric Shocks to Sign Confessions

01 May 2013 The Bahrain Center for Human rights expresses grave concern in regards to... more

Bahrain: Shooting Victim Arrested and Prosecuted While Shooter Enjoys Impunity

Photo: X-ray of the bullet inside the chest 27 April 2013 The Bahrain Center for... more