Author Archives: Media Team

In overcrowded cells, Bahrain’s political prisoners fear coronavirus threat

DUBAI (Reuters) – When jailed Bahraini activist Abdullah Habeeb Swar developed a bad cough that... more

COVID-19: Jailed Human Rights Defenders Must Be Released Immediately

heck out FIDH’s #ForFreedom campaign for the release of imprisoned human rights defenders threatened by... more

COVID-19: States bear direct responsibility for the health of individuals in their custody

While the cases of COVID-19 are multiplying in prisons, detention centres and in places of... more

Bahrain: Free Imprisoned Rights Defenders and Activists Extend Releases to Those at Special Risk of COVID-19

[Beirut, April 6, 2020] Amid the global threat posed by COVID-19, Bahraini authorities should release... more

Urgent Appeal: The case of a Bahraini prisoner who suffers from psychological outbreaks must be considered

Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) calls on the Bahraini authorities to consider the case... more

We applaud the taskforce’s tireless efforts to combat COVID-19 in Bahrain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Bahrain’s precautionary measures to fight the novel coronavirus... more

COVID-19: Urgent measures must be taken by MENA governments to protect the prison population

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic outbreak—qualified as a Public Health Emergency of International... more

The International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

On the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations... more