Author Archives: abbas
Balancing Bahrain’s human rights and security concerns
Six years have passed since Bahrain witnessed an “uprising” that engulfed the small Gulf nation,... more
Constitutional Amendment Frees Military Courts to Try Civilians
The lower house of Bahrain’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment removing restrictions the ability... more
Bahrain courts postpone trial of HRD Nabeel Rajab, deny bail
21 February 2017 – This morning, the Government of Bahrain again postponed the two trials... more
Bahrain Lawmakers Approve Military Trials for Civilians
Bahraini lawmakers voted Tuesday to change the constitution to allow civilians to be tried in... more
Bahrain Lawmakers Approve Military Trials for Civilians
Lawmakers in Bahrain have backed changing the constitution in a way that would allow civilians... more
Bahrain: 16-year-old Abbas Oun Arbitrarily Arrested and Subjected to Enforced Disappearance
A 16-year-old boy, Abbas Oun, has been subjected to enforced disappearance since his arrest six... more
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab’s trial to resume after nine postponements
Geneva-Paris – Nabeel Rajab is being prosecuted for exercising his right to freedom of expression... more
Human Rights Watch: Activist's Speech-Charges Trial to Resume
The trial of the prominent Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab is scheduled to resume on February... more
European Parliament – Human rights: Nicaragua, executions in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Guatemala
Executions in Kuwait and Bahrain The European Parliament strongly condemns the executions of seven people... more
European Parliament Condemns Executions in Bahrain
16 February 2017 – The European Parliament has voted through a Resolution on Executions in... more