Articles by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB)
Bahrain dissolves Al-Wefaq, the largest political opposition bloc in the country
“What the government has effectively done is to silence the voices of tens of thousands of Bahrainis,” stated Bahrain Institute for Rights & Democracy (BIRD) Advocacy Director Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei. “The government has shut the window for political dialogue.”
No Eye in the UAE
Popular news site Middle East Eye is latest news site blocked in that country, a trend that is leaving Emiratis with ever-decreasing alternative views on human rights and the Yemen war.
Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies
Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.
Meet the women leaders of Bahrain’s cyberactivist movement
Despite systematic cyber assaults, the Internet is a vital refuge for Bahraini women looking for anonymity and freedom of expression.
Tongan Prime Minister should end harassment of local journalist Viola Ulakai
IFEX members call on the Prime Minister of Tonga to cease threats of suspension of journalist Viola Ulakai and respect his past commitment to press freedom in the country.
Bahrain appeals court more than doubles opposition leader’s sentence
The Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Ali Salman, now faces nine years in prison, up from the previous sentence of four years. The court convicted him of “attempting to overthrow the regime.”
Malaysian MPs should reject restrictive amendments to internet and communications law
IFEX members and regional partners urge Malaysian MPs to ensure media laws are in line with international standards on online freedom of expression and access to information.
Emirati academic reappears in court after 8 months of enforced disappearance
Nasser bin Ghaith’s next hearing is set to be held on 2 May 2016. Until then, he remains in secret detention, despite his claims of torture. Ghaith faces charges based on the broad provisions of the UAE’s Penal Code, cybercrime law, and 2015 counter-terror law; if convicted, he could receive a sentence of life in prison.