Author Archives: abbas
Switzerland concerned about Al-Wefaq dissolution and travel bans for activists
On 19 September, the Swiss representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council expressed his... more
Czech Republic condemns human rights violations in Bahrain
20 September 2016 – During the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council,... more
Torture victim loses fight to bring Bahrain attorney general before court
A torture victim has vowed to continue to fight for justice after failing to get... more
UK Concerned about Recent Bahrain Developments, Confirms Regular Follow-up on Bahrain Issues
The UK expressed concern over the recent developments in Bahrain, citing fears of an aftermath... more
Bahraini Interior Ministry: NYPD Ready to Exchange Expertise with Bahrain
The Bahraini Interior Ministry announced that the New York Police Department (NYPD) in the United... more
Imprisoned Opposition Leader Interrogated over UNHRC Intervention Delivered on his Behalf
On 15 September 2016, the Bahraini authorities summoned opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman, General Secretary... more
BCHR at HRC33: Abitrary Detention
On 16 September, Sayed Alwadaei, the Director of Advocacy at the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy... more
US Representative at HRC Expresses Concerns over Freedom of Expression in Bahrain
The US Representative to the Human Rights Council, Keith Harper, expressed his country’s concerns over... more
35 UNHRC Members Condemn Bahrain Anti-Opposition Measures, Call for Inclusive Reforms
35 UN Human Rights Council member states condemned the recent measures taken by the Bahraini... more
Bahrain: ‘Call for Nabeel Rajab’s release’, rights groups urge 50 governments
Rights groups yesterday wrote to the governments of 50 states urging them to publicly call... more