Category Archives: General

Switzerland concerned about Al-Wefaq dissolution and travel bans for activists

On 19 September, the Swiss representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council expressed his... more

Czech Republic condemns human rights violations in Bahrain

20 September 2016 – During the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council,... more

UK Concerned about Recent Bahrain Developments, Confirms Regular Follow-up on Bahrain Issues

The UK expressed concern over the recent developments in Bahrain, citing fears of an aftermath... more

Bahraini Interior Ministry: NYPD Ready to Exchange Expertise with Bahrain

The Bahraini Interior Ministry announced that the New York Police Department (NYPD) in the United... more

BCHR at HRC33: Abitrary Detention

On 16 September, Sayed Alwadaei, the Director of Advocacy at the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy... more

Human rights groups urge countries to call for Nabeel Rajab's release

Human rights groups have written to 50 states urging them to call on the Bahraini... more

Protest in Diraz on Morning of Eid Al-Adha

Citizens of Diraz and the protestors in front of Sheikh Isa Qassim’s house staged a... more

HRC33: EU statement Item 2

At the 33rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Geneva, 13-30 September 2016, EU delivers... more

UNHRC33: Government of Bahrain Denies Allegations of Human Rights Violations

At the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva, the... more

Event in Geneva: Closing Civil Society, Religious & Political Space in Bahrain

On 14 September, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), together with the Americans for... more