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