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Bahrain: Violent Attacks on the Protests on the Sixth Anniversary of Bahrain’s Peaceful Uprising
*******Warning -graphic material Bahraini security forces have continued to respond to ongoing and increasing protests... more
Bahrain hit by protests on uprising anniversary
An explosion wounded two civilian passers-by in Bahrain, the interior ministry said on Wednesday, as... more
Bahrain’s Day of Rage, six years on
Bahrain’s Day of Rage on 14 February 2011 kickstarted one of the largest popular uprisings... more
Bahrain protesters, police clash as island marks uprising
Anti-government protesters in Bahrain clashed with police on Tuesday as they marked the sixth anniversary... more
Bahrain: Human Rights Crisis Deepened Since Protests Began Six Years Ago Today
14 February 2017 – On the anniversary of the 14 February 2011 protest movement, we,... more
BAHRAIN: FEARS OF FURTHER VIOLENT CRACKDOWN ON UPRISING ANNIVERSARY
Authorities in Bahrain must refrain from using excessive force against protesters, Amnesty International urged as... more
Bahrain Constitutional Amendment Could Send Civilians to Military Courts
Military courts in Bahrain could soon be expanding their powers and may gain jurisdiction to... more
NGOs Send Letter to UN Human Rights Council on Bahrain
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council ... more
British MPs question ‘slush fund’ aid spending in Bahrain
British parliamentarians have questioned the use of money from a £1bn ($1.24bn) annual aid programme... more
Donald Trump ‘to approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain’ blocked by Barack Obama
Donald Trump‘s administration is reportedly preparing to approve major arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The multi-million... more