Author Archives: abbas

Rights group: Bahraini activist charged under terrorism law

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Bahraini rights group says a female activist has... more

Statement by the Spokeperson on executions in Bahrain

Bruxelles, 27/07/2019 https://eeas.europa.eu/diplomatic-network/bahrain_en On 27 July the Kingdom of Bahrain executed three individuals convicted in... more

Norway calls for release of Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain

“Norway has repeatedly expressed concern about Mr Rajab’s situation and has urged the Bahraini authorities... more

Press Briefing Note on Bahrain

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:  Ravina Shamdasani Location: Geneva Date: 4 January 2019... more

UN: Press briefing note on Bahrain

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights:  Ravina Shamdasani Location: Geneva Date: 4 January 2019... more

Bahrain: Death Sentences Despite Torture Claims

Bahrain’s authorities should overturn the death sentences following unfair trials against two men who say... more

Bahraini human rights activist sentenced to two years

Index on Censorship strongly condemns the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab to two years in prison.... more

Urgent appeal Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab sentenced to two years in prison

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of FIDH and the... more

Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab’s trial postponed until 10 July

The trial of Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been delayed yet again. He... 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