Category Archives: General
HRC34: Denmark directs Human Rights Council’s attention to human rights situation in Syria, Bahrain, OPT/Israel, Egypt, Iran, South Sudan, Myanmar, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Eastern Ukraine & illegally annexed Crimea
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 34th Session Item 4: General Debate Statement by Denmark Thank... more
A challenge to Bahrain's rulers from an ex-MP: Let's talk
It’s been six years since Bahrain’s crown prince set out a vision of reform. The... more
Bahrain's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric trial postponed till May
A Bahraini court on Tuesday delayed a ruling in the trial of the spiritual leader... more
Saudi Arms Deal Would Fan Flames of Conflict
Amnesty International this week urged President Trump not to approve impending arms sales to Saudi... more
Trump is letting human rights deteriorate, and Bahrain is Exhibit A
IF THERE is an Exhibit A for how the ascent of the Trump administration is... more
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab trial postponed until 16 April
The trial of jailed Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab on charges of spreading “rumours... more
Bahraini doctor freed after jail sentence on charges linked to 2011 uprising
A prominent Bahraini doctor jailed for five years in connection with the 2011 Arab Spring... more
Bahrain: King Must Not Ratify Constitutional Amendment Allowing Military Courts To Try Civilians
Amnesty International has today called on the King of Bahrain to refrain from ratifying a... more
Human Rights Council 34: UK statement in response to the report by the High Comissioner for Human Rights
We urge the Government of Bahrain to guarantee human rights and freedoms for all its... more
HRC 34 – EU Intervention: Item 2 – Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner for Human Rights
The EU recognises the challenges that Bahrain faces as well as the progress made with the establishment... more