Category Archives: Arrests
Authorities in Bahrain arbitrarily arrest a man with learning difficulties amid allegations of torture
Since 13 December 2016, Kumail Ahmed Hamida, who suffers from learning difficulties, has been in... more
Bahrain’s New Year of Oppression
The Bahraini authorities are starting 2017 with more oppression and practising human rights violations against... more
Bahrain: Ongoing Incommunicado Detention of Two Detainees in Absence of Known Official Charges
Two men have been detained incommunicado in Bahrain for months. For nearly three months, since... more
35 Days Following his Kidnapping: Ombudsman Says it Met Sayed Alawi, Claims He is Suspended Pending Investigation over “Terrorist” Case
The Ombudsman said that it looked into the complaint submitted by the wife of kidnapped... more
Sayed Alawi Forcibly Disappeared for Over a Month with Complicity of Government Human Rights Bodies
As of 27 November 2016, Sayed Alawi Hussain Alawi has been forcibly disappeared for over... more
Critic of UK Royals’ Visit Faces Charges
Bahraini authorities have charged a prominent political activist with “inciting hatred of the political system”... more
Photos: Hundreds Demand to Unveil Fate of Detainee Held since 21 Days
Hundreds of protestors in Diraz demanded on Monday (November 14, 2016) the security authorities to... more
New Minors’ Bill, “Political Coverup” of Child Arrests and Deaths in Bahrain
The Bahraini Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa commenced... more
Dry Dock Prison Prevents Al-Halwachi’s Family from Visiting him, Says “He is Banned from Visits”
The security authorities in Dry Dock Prison prevented the family of activist Khalil Al-Halwachi from... more
Jailed Bahraini human rights activist waits in legal limbo
Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab who faces 15 years in prison for criticising Saudi-led... more