Author Archives: abbas
Further Repression of Freedom of Association: Bahrain Dissolves Al-Wefaq, the Largest Political Society in the Country
Today, 17 July 2016, the Bahrain High Civil Court ordered the dissolution of the largest... more
Return of Electronic Witch Hunt in Bahrain Leads to Arrest of Ali Abdulraheem
14 July 2016 – The Government of Bahrain is targeting public sector employees found in... more
RSF condemns court’s decision to keep Nabeel Rajab in detention
After a court extended Bahrain Centre for Human Rights president Nabeel Rajab’s detention in connection... more
Bahrain wields travel curbs in crackdown on opponents-activists
After a border official stopped him leaving Bahrain last week, citing a security order, Mohammed... more
Duraz: A Community Under Siege
12 July 2016 – On 20 June, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior revoked the nationality of... more
FIDH – High Criminal Court decided to postpone the trial of Mr. Nabeel Rajab
According to the information received, on July 12, 2016, the request for release filed by... more
Crackdown In Bahrain
“Baba, sumoud!” (“Daddy, stay steadfast!”) Ten-year old Malak Rajab called out these words as Bahraini... more
Bahrain Extends Arbitrary Detention of BCHR’s President Nabeel Rajab, Court Postpones His Trial to 2 August
12 July 2016 – The High Criminal Court today postponed the trial of prominent Human... more
Human Rights First – Bahraini Officials Urged to Drop Charges Against Nabeel Rajab
Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today urged the government of Bahrain to drop all charges against... more
Human Rights First – Four Things President Obama Should Do Immediately About Bahrain
Six weeks ago the Bahrain launched a new, surprising, wave of repression, and the kingdom’s... more