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