Author Archives: abbas
The “Miami Model” in Bahrain
How one American police chief exported his repressive tactics to the Middle East. Last week,... more
Coalition calls out Bahrain for sneakily shutting down the internet
Bahrain—Today a coalition of nearly 30 organizations from around the world called on authorities in... more
Clinton’s Bahrain problem has nothing to do with the Clinton Foundation
As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton had a wrongheaded policy on Bahrain and supported the... more
UK Journalist to Bahrain Mirror: Bahraini Uprising Saw no Support despite Peaceful Nature
On the sidelines of “The International Conference in Support of the Yemeni People”, journalists and... more
Bahrain: Authorities Targeting Shia clerics
Bahraini authorities are targeting Shia clerics in a systematic campaign of harassment that violates their... more
In the Firing Line: Women Human Rights Defenders in Bahrain Increasingly Targeted by Authorities
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) is deeply concerned about the recent repressive steps... more
Nabeel Rajab's lawyers: “There is no evidence proving our client is guilty of the charges”
On Tuesday (2 August 2016), the Supreme Criminal Court, led by judge Dheyaa Hraidi, with... more
Bahrain’s New Order
The political news emanating from the tiny island kingdom of Bahrain has come fast and... more
Member in UK Parliament Calls on FCO to Pressure on Bahrain to Release Nabeel Rajab
A member in the UK Parliament called on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to pressure... more
Stop the War Coalition Extremely Concerned About Worsening HR Situation in Bahrain, Saudi Crimes in Yemen- Exclusive
For the past couple of years, London-based Stop the War Coalition has been very active... more