Author Archives: abbas
Bahraini Women Under 45 Restricted from Going on Hajj Without Male Guardians
Bahrain’s Ministry of Justice has issued new regulations deemed discriminatory against Bahraini women, which prevent... more
Bahrain Detains Leading Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgeon Dr. Taha Alderazi was due to perform an operation on Tuesday, but instead he was in Bahrain’s Dry Dock prison.... more
How Did “Bahrain Watch” Tests Prove Bahraini Gov’t Technique in Deliberate Cut of Internet in Diraz?
Bill Marczak, a well-known American internet and digital security expert, believes that the Bahraini government’s... more
The Bahrain 13: One year since Index magazine sent to jailed academic and blogger
In August 2015, Index editor Rachael Jolley sent a copy of the magazine to jailed... more
Bahraini Authorities Continue Campaign Against Sheikh Isa Qassim and Shia Religious Leaders
The Government of Bahrain has continued to target Shia religious leaders today, as authorities brought... more
Tortured and trapped, Bahraini journalist Nazeeha Saeed continues her fight for press freedom
Tortured and trapped, Bahraini journalist Nazeeha Saeed continues her fight for press freedom. As has been... more
Bahrain authorities must end ‘systematic harassment’ of Shia population – UN rights experts
16 August 2016 – A group of United Nations independent human rights experts today expressed... more
Boris Johnson urged to question Bahrain ambassador about press freedom
Leading press freedom groups have sent a letter to foreign secretary Boris Johnson raising concerns... more
UN rights experts urge Bahrain to end the persecution of Shias
The systematic harassment of the Shia population by the authorities in Bahrain, including stripping many... more
Bahrain: Gov’t Prosecutes Religious Freedoms Advocate Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman and Rights Activist Al-Derazi for “Illegal Gathering”
15 August 2016 – Bahrain’s authorities today charged with illegal gathering the human rights defender... more