Author Archives: abbas
A challenge to Bahrain's rulers from an ex-MP: Let's talk
It’s been six years since Bahrain’s crown prince set out a vision of reform. The... more
Bahrain's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric trial postponed till May
A Bahraini court on Tuesday delayed a ruling in the trial of the spiritual leader... more
Bahrain’s top Shi’ite Muslim cleric trial postponed till May
A Bahraini court on Tuesday delayed a ruling in the trial of the spiritual leader... more
Human Rights Council should take action on Bahrain, the Philippines, and Turkey
Human Rights Watch is deeply concerned about the many serious human rights situations on which... more
Saudi Arms Deal Would Fan Flames of Conflict
Amnesty International this week urged President Trump not to approve impending arms sales to Saudi... more
Trump is letting human rights deteriorate, and Bahrain is Exhibit A
IF THERE is an Exhibit A for how the ascent of the Trump administration is... more
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab trial postponed until 16 April
The trial of jailed Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab on charges of spreading “rumours... more
Bahraini doctor freed after jail sentence on charges linked to 2011 uprising
A prominent Bahraini doctor jailed for five years in connection with the 2011 Arab Spring... more
Why The Gulf States And Jordan Are Carrying Out Mass Executions
It’s been a busy year for executioners—at least in the Middle East. On January 15,... more
BCHR: Incommunicado Detention of 12 Detainees Increases Risk of Torture
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) said it is deeply concerned about the recent... more