Articles by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB)
Canada must prioritise free expression rights in relationship with China
IFEX members call on Prime Minister Trudeau to put human rights, especially free expression and press freedom, at the heart of the Canada-China relationship.
Increasing danger for journalists working in Yemen
Eight journalists have been killed since the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen began. Another two individuals who worked as media support staff have also been killed since the start of the crisis.
Oman arrests journalists of Azamn newspaper in affront to free press
The three arrests of Azamn journalists are not isolated incidents. The Government of Oman has been recently stifling expressions of free press and free speech.
Bahrain must end reprisals and harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman
IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the and judicial harassment and reprisals against Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman.
Bahrain moves forward with measures to centralize internet censorship
Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, a governmental body whose members are appointed by royal decree, now has direct control over the internet filtering system allowing government agents to block content they deem undesirable.
Compassionate release called for in case of Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman
Civil society groups have written an open letter urging medical discharge from prison for distinguished Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman .
NGOs to Bahrain: Rights of Nazeeha Saeed and all journalists to report must be respected
On Sunday 17 July 2016 award-winning journalist Nazeeha Saeed was charged by Bahraini Public Prosecution for reporting to foreign media outlets without a license.
Cambodian government must support civil society and seek justice for Kem Ley
IFEX members call for end to Cambodian governments arrests and harassment of civil society and independent investigation of the killing of noted commentator Kem Ley.