Articles by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB)
Saudi Arabia: Escalating use of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws to stifle free expression
Following US President Biden’s visit, Saudi authorities increased their widespread use of draconian laws to target and retaliate against human rights defenders and dissenting voices.
US and UK governments turn a blind eye to Bahrain’s dismal human rights record
So long as the US and UK governments are content to ignore the torture, unfair trials, and killing of protesters and government critics, Bahrain’s monarchy will feel at ease to continue its policy of systematic repression.
Bahrain: Political prisoners must be freed for a free election to be held
“Unless conditions improve quickly, the 2022 elections will again be a sham perpetrated by the Government of Bahrain on the Bahraini people and any façade of democracy in Bahrain will end,” said Husain Abdulla, ADHRB Executive Director.
Rights groups condemn F1’s “double standard” for racing in Bahrain amidst “continued institutionalized repression”
“Formula 1 must uphold values of peace and unity everywhere, particularly in the countries where they are racing. At present the F1 races in the Gulf are only enabling Bahrain and Saudi to sportswash their abysmal human rights records, which continue to deteriorate.”
UAE: New cybercrime law threatens right to free expression
Rights groups say overbroad and vague terminology of new law provides authorities with excessive discretion to criminalise and impose lengthy prison sentences on individuals exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Bahrain: Rights groups call on authorities to release jailed academic Dr. Abduljalil AlSingace
IFEX joins rights groups in calling for the immediate release of prominent human rights defender Dr. Abduljalil Alsingace who has been on hunger strike since 8 July 2021 to protest his mistreatment by prison authorities.
Rights organizations call on Biden administration to shift US policy toward Bahrain
In a joint letter to President Elect Joseph Biden, organizations raise their concerns about the deteriorating political situation in Bahrain and urge him to ensure that democracy and human rights are returned to the center of American foreign policy.
Bahrain: Tortured activists now face execution
After a highly criticised trial based on forced confessions, the country’s highest court upholds death sentences for tortured pro-democracy activists Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa.