Category Archives: General
Constitutional Amendment Frees Military Courts to Try Civilians
The lower house of Bahrain’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment removing restrictions the ability... more
Bahrain Lawmakers Approve Military Trials for Civilians
Bahraini lawmakers voted Tuesday to change the constitution to allow civilians to be tried in... more
Bahrain Lawmakers Approve Military Trials for Civilians
Lawmakers in Bahrain have backed changing the constitution in a way that would allow civilians... more
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab’s trial to resume after nine postponements
Geneva-Paris – Nabeel Rajab is being prosecuted for exercising his right to freedom of expression... more
European Parliament Condemns Executions in Bahrain
16 February 2017 – The European Parliament has voted through a Resolution on Executions in... more
Bahrain’s Day of Rage, six years on
Bahrain’s Day of Rage on 14 February 2011 kickstarted one of the largest popular uprisings... more
Bahrain: Human Rights Crisis Deepened Since Protests Began Six Years Ago Today
14 February 2017 – On the anniversary of the 14 February 2011 protest movement, we,... more
NGOs Send Letter to UN Human Rights Council on Bahrain
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council ... more
Trump ready to approve weapons packages to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain that Obama blocked
The Trump administration is poised to move quickly to approve major weapons packages for Saudi... more
Secrecy around £1bn aid and security fund raises 'significant concern', say MPs
MPs and Lords have expressed “significant concern” over the lack of transparency, accountability and leadership... more