Bahrain must restore rights in Jau prison amid prisoner protests
“Various restrictions imposed on prisoners’ movements and, most recently, the interruption of communications with families must end,” said UN experts.
Bahrain: Joint letter on Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace as he exceeds three years on hunger strike
IFEX joins rights groups urging for the immediate and unconditional release of the imprisoned Bahraini human rights defender.
Exposing hypocrisy: The EU’s failure to defend human rights in the case of Abdulhadi al-Khawaja
Why have the EU and Denmark not done more to secure the release of the prominent Bahraini-Danish human rights defender?
Bahrain: Joint letter on human rights situation to UNHRC members and observers
IFEX and rights groups raise concerns over arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and opposition leaders, many wrongfully imprisoned since 2011.
Bahrain: Marking Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace’s 1,000 days on hunger strike
Rights groups continue to call on Bahrain’s King to immediately free the imprisoned human rights defender.
Bahrain: Human rights defender Sayed Yusuf Almuhafdha sentenced in absentia for past X posts
The verdict reflects a pattern of cross-border repression and reprisals against activists, says BCHR.
Rights groups’ letter to F1 CEO ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix: 20 years of sportswashing
F1 must not continue to be a conduit to sportswash human rights violations in Bahrain.
Examining press freedom across GCC states
Repressive media laws in Gulf Cooperation Countries reflect concerning press freedom trends.
Bahrain’s released political prisoners still deprived of their freedom
A new report reviews the testimonies of released Bahraini activists who continue to face a myriad of violations for their freedom of expression.
Bahrain suppresses demonstrations supporting Palestinians and denouncing the attack on Gaza
Security authorities in Bahrain are still summoning and arresting participants in solidarity marches with Palestine.
Maryam Al-Khawaja to return to Bahrain to fight for her father’s release
With his health in jeopardy, imprisoned human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja recently joined hundreds of prisoners of conscience in a hunger strike.
Bahrain: Hundreds of political prisoners on hunger strike
Strike comes in response to harsh prison conditions, including medical negligence.
Bahrain: Free Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace after two years of hunger strike
In a joint letter, IFEX and rights groups renew calls for the immediate release of the prominent Bahraini human rights defender.
Bahraini authorities urged to renounce hate speech
Rise in sectarian hate speech leads to deeper social divisions, says Bahrain Center.