Author Archives: abbas
Bahrain ‘arrests’ activist who claimed she was tortured
A Bahraini human rights activist has reportedly been arrested, a month after she complained of... more
Bahrain: Woman human rights defender at high risk of torture, including sexual assault
In response to news about the arrest of human rights defender Ebtisam al-Saegh by the... more
Bahrain: Women’s rights activist arrested and risks torture
As she was getting ready for bed on 3 July, Bahraini women’s rights defender Ebtisam... more
Urgent Appeal: Unlawful Detention of WHRD Ebtisam Al-Saegh
Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women Dr. Dubravka Simonovic OHCHR-UNOG, 8-14 Avenue de la Paix... more
Human Rights Defender Ebtesam al-Saegh Lawlessly Detained for Second Time in as Many Months; Grave Fears of Renewed Torture
At approximately 11:45 p.m. local time in Bahrain, on the night of 3–4 July, long-time... more
Ebtisem Al-Saegh Arrested, at Risk of Torture
At approximately 11:45pm on 3 July, Bahrain security forces arrested without warrant WHRD Ebtisam Al-Saegh... more
Women Rights Activist Ebtisam Al-Sayegh Arrested by NSA, Serious Risk of Torture
4 July 2017 – Police have arrested woman Human Rights Defender Ebtisam Al-Sayegh, 48, in... more
Bahraini Alleged Torture Victim Arrested-Rights Group
A Bahraini activist was arrested at her home late on Monday by masked and armed... more
Ending reprisals against those who cooperate with the United Nations in the field of human rights
In April 2017, two situations occured that prevented civil society from participating in human rights... more
Statement of Solidarity in Support of MENA HRDs for IFEX25
We, the human rights defenders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), along with... more