Author Archives: abbas

25 organizations' Urgent Appeal to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs to call for the release of Nabeel Rajab

25 human rights organizations have signed an urgent appeal letter to Ms Federica Mogherini, High... more

Bahraini Opposition Activist Fadhel Abbas Sentenced to Three Years in Prison on Appeal

On 26 October the Government of Bahrain decreased the sentence of Fadhel Abbas, former Secretary-General of... more

The Obama administration rewards repression in Bahrain

Bahrain, the tiny Persian Gulf kingdom that hosts the U.S. 5th Fleet, used to perceive a... more

PM must raise death penalty with Bahrain King

Theresa May must raise concerns about the death penalty and torture when she meets the... more

Protesters hurl themselves at the King of Bahrain's car as he is driven to meet Theresa May in Downing Street

Suspect managed to get through crowds and attack King Hamad’s car Police managed to drag... more

New Minors’ Bill, “Political Coverup” of Child Arrests and Deaths in Bahrain

The Bahraini Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa commenced... more

Dry Dock Prison Prevents Al-Halwachi’s Family from Visiting him, Says “He is Banned from Visits”

The security authorities in Dry Dock Prison prevented the family of activist Khalil Al-Halwachi from... more

BCHR Internship Positions Available – January-March 2017

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) currently seeks creative, passionate and hard-working applicants for... more

Bahrain: Assault on freedom of expression continues as activists face jail for tweets

Bahraini authorities must immediately and unconditionally release human rights activist Nabeel Rajab and opposition leader... more

October 31 To Test Bahrain’s Reforms

Monday October 31 will be a vital test for Bahrain. Two scheduled court verdicts will... more