Category Archives: Torture in Bahrain
Ebtisam Al-Saegh charged under anti-terrorism law, while UN asks for Bahrain to investigate torture and sexual assault allegations
On 19 July, woman human rights defender Ebtisam Al-Saegh, member of Salam for Democracy and... more
UN experts urge Bahrain to investigate reports of torture and ill-treatment of rights defender Ebtisam Alsaegh
GENEVA (18 July 2017) – A group of United Nations experts* has expressed deep concern... more
US Department of State Press Briefing – July 13, 2017
The US Department of State on Ebtisam al-Saegh’s situation: “MS NAUERT: — she’s now been detained for... more
Questions for Head of Bahrain’s NSA 10 Days After Ebtisam al Saegh’s Arrest
Brian Dooley, Senior Director, Human Rights First: “Can you tell us how you have investigated... more
HR Activist Ibtisam Al-Saegh Launches Hunger Strike against Her Torture
Bahrain Mirror: Salam for Democracy and Human Rights said that detained Ibtisam Al-Saegh, member in... more
Bahrain: Woman human rights defender at high risk of torture, including sexual assault
In response to news about the arrest of human rights defender Ebtisam al-Saegh by the... more
Urgent Appeal: Unlawful Detention of WHRD Ebtisam Al-Saegh
Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women Dr. Dubravka Simonovic OHCHR-UNOG, 8-14 Avenue de la Paix... more
In Their Own Words: the stories behind the UN Day in Support of Victims of Torture
For the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June, REDRESS... more
Torture and impunity in Bahrain – A Briefing On The Situation
Marking the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Bahrain Center for... more
What’s Happening on the Third Floor of Bahrain’s Muharraq Police Station?
Horrifying details are emerging from those detained in Bahrain over the last 10 days. President... more