Category Archives: Freedom of expression

AlSalman: New Anti-Hatred/Discrimination Legislation in Bahrain Could Turn to a Suppression Tool to Restrict Freedom of Expression

Sheikh Maytham Al Salman, head of the religious freedom unit at Bahrain Human Rights Observatory,... more

Authorities Suppress Popular Celebration of Bahrain’s Independence Day

Since 2009, it has become the custom to carry out peaceful protests demanding self-determination on... more

Authorities accuse human rights activist Doctor Maytham al-Salman of inciting hatred against the regime

Bahrain Centre for Human Rights expresses its concern at the continuing policy of targeting human... more

Arrest of satirical artist Mansour al-Jedawi (Sanqima) reveals a lack of respect for freedom of expression and opinion

Bahrain Centre for Human Rights expresses its concern about the ongoing policy of sanctioning people for... more

Bahrain: Prison Awaits for Internet Criticism of Regime, Ministry or Even Your Elected MP

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights(BCHR) expresses concern over the recent charges against more twitter... more

Report: Bahrain's political rights declined

Freedom House is annually releasing reports on political rights and civil liberties. Bahrain is considered... more

BCHR Condemns 5-Year Prison Sentence Against Political Leader Fadhel Abbas

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) strongly condemns the authorities in Bahrain for targeting... more

Bahrain: Authorities sanction people for practicing the right to freedom of expression

The summoning of Eid and Marzouq, and the detention of Milad, reveal a narrowing of... more

كلمة 'نبيل رجب' في مؤتمر أوسلو للحرية – 2015

كنت أنوي أن أكون معكم في هذا المنتدى الاستثنائي المهم بل كنت أحضّر نفسي متطلعاً... more

Nabeel Rajab's Speech at the 2015 Oslo Freedom Forum: Delivered by Said Yousif Almahafdah

Bahraini human rights defender, and president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) Nabeel... more