Category Archives: Attacks on activists

Joint Report: Human Rights Violations in Bahrain during Formula One Race Period

On the morning of the Grand Prix race which will take place today at 6pm... more

RSF – Bahrain: News photographer gets 10 years in jail

Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014.   Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the 10-year... more

Inside Bahrain – A first hand account of the battles

This piece is written by Said Yousif, a leading activist in Bahrain; he is now... more

Britain and Bahrain: still allied against democracy and human rights

An interview with Maryam al-Khawaja, a leading Bahraini human rights activist, on the continuing protests in... more

Dissident says taking Formula One to Bahrain increases human rights abuses

A leading Bahraini dissident, whose father was imprisoned for life for his role in pro-democracy... more

The GCC Agreement Imposes Further Restrictions on Public Liberties

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights expresses its concern for Bahrain and the neighbouring countries... more

BCHR Report Launch: Terrorism Law in Bahrain

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights publishes today a report on the “Protecting Society From... more

Annual Report of The GC4HR 2014 – Bahrain

1-March-2014   Rising Human Rights Challenges in the Gulf Region and Beyond   BAHRAIN 16.... more

Amnesty International: Bahrain Must Not Use Killing Of Policemen To Clamp Down On Freedoms

Published 05 March 2014 Amnesty International has today called on the Bahraini authorities to ensure... more

Joint Statement: NGOs Express Concern Over Escalation Of Violence In Bahrain And Reiterate The Legitimate Demands Of Peaceful Protestors

The undersigned NGO’s express in the strongest terms their concern in regards to the escalation... more