Freedom of the Press 2007: Bahrain
28 February 2008
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Recent articles in Bahrain
Bahrain: Rising tensions in Jau Prison amid systematic exclusion of political prisoners from royal pardon
Authorities responded to prisoner protests with severe retaliation, including the violent suppression of inmates and collective punishment measures.
ADHRB addresses human rights violations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Concerns were raised at the 57th UN Human Rights Council about repression in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, urging accountability and safeguarding free expression.
Prominent human rights defenders remain in prison after several royal pardons
The failure to release significant human rights defenders highlights the ongoing risks to civil society and the need for comprehensive legal reforms.