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

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