Category Archives: Excessive force
Bahrain: At least one dead and hundreds injured as government violently cracks down on opposition
The Bahraini security forces used excessive force against protesters in the village of Duraz, the... more
Bahrain Security Forces Raid Home of Shi’ite Spiritual Leader
DUBAI — Bahraini security forces on Tuesday raided the home of the kingdom’s top Shi’ite... more
Activists say man killed in security raid on Bahrain Shi’ite village
Activists said security forces killed a protester during a raid on the home village of... more
BAHRAIN POLICE RAID SHIITE CLERIC’S TOWN; 1 KILLED, 50 HELD
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain police firing tear gas and shotguns entered a... more
Bahrain security forces employ excessive use of force against funeral mourners
27 March 2017 – Bahraini security forces attacked the funeral procession of Mustafa Hamdan with... more
UK admits training Bahrain police in ‘public order’ tactics
The British government has admitted it funded training that taught Bahraini police how to “command... more
Mostafa Hamdan under Anaesthesia & Artificial Ventilation, Bullet still Lodged in his Skull
Bahrain Mirror- Exclusive: Family of Mostafa Hamadan (17 years) who was injured in Diraz attack... more
Critical Injury as Armed Men Fire 9mm Rounds and Shotguns at Civilians in Duraz
At least one teenager, Mustafa Hamdan, has been critically wounded and numerous injured after armed... more
Bahrain Intensifies Media Crackdown Ahead of Protest Anniversary
Bahrain is intensifying its crackdown on media freedom ahead of the 14 February uprising anniversary, when anti-government... more
Bahrain: Authorities Increase Use of Excessive Force to Respond to Protests after the Execution of Three Victims of Torture
Bahrain Centre for Human Rights condemns the arbitrary practices of the Bahraini government as it... more