Category Archives: Attacks on activists
The Human Rights activist Maythem Al-Sheikh is at risk as a result of torture during the interrogation period
25 January 2009 The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses its deep concern regarding the... more
Joint Statement by BCHR,BHRS and BYSHR: Alarming Deterioration in Human Rights Situation, Detaining Two Prominent Activists
Bahrain: Alarming Deterioration in Human Rights Situation: Detaining Two Prominent Activists while Releasing a Third... more
Earthtimes.org : Three accused of attempting to overthrow Bahraini government
Posted on : 2009-01-27 | Author : DPA News Category : World Manama, Bahrain -... more
Granting the National Security Apparatus the power of General Attorney and immunity from prosecution before Civil Courts
Bahrain: Strengthening the Security Apparatus Warns of further Repression; Granting the National Security Apparatus the... more
Front Line: Harassment of woman human rights defender, Ghada Jamsheer
2009/01/17 - Front Line is deeply concerned following information received regarding an alleged harassment campaign... more
Minister calls for ban on websites
(BCHR/IFEX) - On 14 January 2009, local newspapers disclosed a ministerial order by the new... more
Human Rights Watch World Report 2009 – Bahrain Section
Human Rights watch -Bahrain Events of 2008 Human rights conditions in Bahrain deteriorated in 2008.... more
Bahrain: Security Authorities return to the use of torture by “falaqa” and electrocution to extract confessions from detainees
Bahrain: Security Authorities return to the use of torture by “falaqa” and electrocution to extract... more
Activist prevented from speaking at mosque after criticising ruling elite
Date: 13 January (BCHR/IFEX) - For two weeks in a row, reforms activist Hasan Mushaima... more
Bahrain: Human Rights Defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja released on bail
Bahrain: Human Rights Defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja released on bail Front Line, the International Foundation for... more