Author Archives: abbas
Review by UN Torture Committee Puts Bahrain Abuses Under Spotlight right before its UPR review
The UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) concluded its review of Bahrain on 24 April. UN... more
2017 Press Freedom Index – ever darker world map
The 2017 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows an increase... more
Widespread Reprisals against Activists Ahead of UPR
Bahraini authorities have initiated a new campaign of reprisals against political activists, human rights defenders,... more
Bahrain bars civil society from participating in the UPR review
Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is highly concerned about the recent move by the... more
Bahrain: Detained Activist’s Health Worsens
(Beirut) – A prominent Bahraini human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, is suffering from health problems that have... more
Bahraini activist warns of new wave of violence amid repression
A leading Bahraini human rights campaigner has warned that civilians could lose hope for “peaceful... more
Appeal to release Nabeel Rajab and Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and concern over their deteriorating health
His Majesty Sheikh Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain Fax: +973 176 64... more
Transparency International Calls on Bahrain to Stop Harassing Anti-Corruption Activists
Transparency International today called on the government of Bahrain to lift its travel ban on... more
Bahraini Authorities Should Stop Imposing New Travel Bans to Prevent Human Rights Defenders Speaking Out Ahead of Bahrain’s Third Cycle of the UN Universal Periodic Review
Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is seriously concerned about Bahrain’s imposition of travel bans... more
BCHR’s President and HRD Nabeel Rajab in Hospital
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is deeply concerned about the health and well-being... more