Category Archives: Arrests
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention of Mrs. Ebtisam Al-Saegh
July 5, 2017 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of... more
Bahraini activist arrested over torture claims, says rights group
A Bahraini activist was arrested at her home late on Monday by masked and armed... more
Bahrain ‘arrests’ activist who claimed she was tortured
A Bahraini human rights activist has reportedly been arrested, a month after she complained of... more
Human Rights Defender Ebtesam al-Saegh Lawlessly Detained for Second Time in as Many Months; Grave Fears of Renewed Torture
At approximately 11:45 p.m. local time in Bahrain, on the night of 3–4 July, long-time... more
Ebtisem Al-Saegh Arrested, at Risk of Torture
At approximately 11:45pm on 3 July, Bahrain security forces arrested without warrant WHRD Ebtisam Al-Saegh... more
Women Rights Activist Ebtisam Al-Sayegh Arrested by NSA, Serious Risk of Torture
4 July 2017 – Police have arrested woman Human Rights Defender Ebtisam Al-Sayegh, 48, in... more
Bahraini Alleged Torture Victim Arrested-Rights Group
A Bahraini activist was arrested at her home late on Monday by masked and armed... more
Bahrain jailed activists over tweets but still gets U.S. arms deal
More than 3,000 people have been imprisoned in Bahrain since the 2011 Arab Spring as... more
Activist: 3 Detained in Bahrain over UK Horse Show Protests
Bahrain detained three activists over protests targeting the tiny island nation’s king during a royal... more
Appeal to release Nabeel Rajab and Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and concern over their deteriorating health
His Majesty Sheikh Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain Fax: +973 176 64... more