Category Archives: General

US State Department Says it Continues to Express its Concern over Deterioration of HR Situation in Bahrain

The US State Department Spokesperson John Kirby said that his country considered the report of... more

British PM’s Gulf visit: Bahrain upholds death sentences for tortured men

A Bahraini court has upheld the death sentences of three men who were tortured into... more

Democratic lawmakers slam Trump over Bahrain reception

Bahrain is hosting its 45th National Day bash at Donald Trump’s new Washington, DC, hotel... more

Theresa May urged to raise human rights concerns on Gulf visit

Theresa May has been urged to confirm she will put human rights reform on her... more

Theresa May should ‘speak out’ on human rights during Gulf trip

Prime minister’s trip to Bahrain comes soon after Prince Charles’ visit   ‘We need to... more

GCC SUMMIT: SYSTEMATIC CLAMPDOWN ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN GULF

The appalling human rights records of states in the Gulf must not be swept under... more

Bahrain upholds death penalties over bomb attack on police

A Bahraini court on Sunday upheld three death sentences and seven life terms against a... more

May acknowledges human rights issues in seeking Gulf trade deal

Theresa May has said the UK must not “turn our back” on the human rights abuses... more

Sports journalist jailed for three months in Bahrain over a tweet

A Bahraini criminal court has sentenced a sports journalist to three months in prison for a tweet... more

Bahrain: Human Rights Lawyer Charged

(Beirut) – Bahraini authorities have charged a prominent human rights lawyer with offenses that violate his right... more