Category Archives: Freedom of association
Trade Unionism in Bahrain: Restrictions, Violations, and Attempts to Mold and Infiltrate
The political and labor scenes have always been intertwined in Bahrain. Political grievances have been... more
Bahrain Teachers’ Association continues despite its dissolution
“The teachers played an important role in the 14 February uprising… a role that the... more
The Independent, “The Middle Eastern kingdom of Bahrain is quietly heading towards a ‘total suppression of human rights.”
Overshadowed by the influence of its wealthier Gulf neighbours and the drama of the massive... more
The Human Rights Council adopts outcome of Bahrain’s UPR
A total of 175 recommendations have been made to Bahrain by the Human Rights Council during... 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
Bahraini government moves to dissolve leading secular, leftist opposition society Wa’ad
6 March 2017 – The Government of Bahrain has today launched legal proceedings to dissolve... more
Bahrain’s High Court of Appeals Upholds Dissolution of Al-Wefaq
22 September 2016 – Bahrain’s second High Civil Court of Appeals today upheld an earlier court decision to dissolve... more
Bahrain’s al-Wefaq opposition appeals dissolution ruling: Wefaq official
Bahrain’s main opposition al-Wefaq has appealed against an administrative court ruling last month that dissolved... more
Further Repression of Freedom of Association: Bahrain Dissolves Al-Wefaq, the Largest Political Society in the Country
Today, 17 July 2016, the Bahrain High Civil Court ordered the dissolution of the largest... more
Bahrain Revokes the Citizenship of Top Shia Muslim Leader
Bahraini authorities have taken yet another action to further crackdown on the opposition and the... more