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