Category Archives: Attacks on activists
AFP: Bahrain hit by protests by majority Shiites
Bahrain has been hit by rioting in majority Shiite areas for a fifth consecutive day... more
The Associated Press : Nearly 40 detained by Bahraini authorities following week of clashes: rights group
Sunday, December 23, 2007 MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrain authorities are holding a total of 39 people... more
The Associated Press : Bahraini police stage security sweeps following clashes
Saturday, December 22, 2007 MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahraini security forces conducted a second day of sweeps... more
Khaleej Times : Bahrain arrests activists after week of unrest
22 December 2007 MANAMA - Authorities in Bahrain have arrested at least eight Shia activists... more
JOINT URGENT APPEAL: Arrest of Human Rights Activists from their Residence
Reports of Wide Arrests and Excessive Use of Force by Special Security Forces Friday 21st... more
Guardian Unlimited : Violent Clashes Erupt in Bahrain
Saturday December 22, 2007 12:46 AM MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - Riot police used tear gas... more
The Seattle Times: Shiites angered over police raids in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain Riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse another day of... more
AL-Jazeera.net : Mourners clash with Bahrain police
A witness said police used rubber bullets and tear gas on mourners at a wake... more
AP: 7 Shiite Activists Arrested in Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahraini security forces stormed the houses of the country's most outspoken... more
BAHRAIN: Grave concern over the death of Mr. Ali Jassim Meki after being assaulted while peacefully demonstrating
THE OBSERVATORY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS (OMCT-FIDH)