Articles by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB)
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ADHRB disappointed by Formula One’s weak response to NGO concerns for imprisoned activist
Formula One’s recent response to concerns expressed by NGOs about jailed activist Najah Yusuf largely defaults to the narrative provided by the Government of Bahrain.
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Over 50 human rights groups call for immediate release of Saudi rights defenders
Not only are these women activists facing prosecution without due process, they’ve also subjected them to severe torture, including by sexual violence and electrocution.
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Formula One criticized for shirking responsibility over imprisonment of Bahraini activist Najah Yusuf
7 IFEX members are among 17 organisations urging Formula One to uphold its commitment to human rights by calling on Bahraini authorities to free Najah Yusuf, an activist imprisoned for expressing her opposition to F1 races being held in Bahrain.
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Oman, where criticizing the government can warrant a seven year sentence
Throughout Oman, freedom of speech is nonexistent as the government routinely detains activists, academics, and other critical figures for publicizing any dissent of the government.
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Groups call on Michelle Bachelet for heightened UN scrutiny of human rights violations in Bahrain
NGOs call on UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to continue to monitor the situation in Bahrain and to raise concerns at the highest level, both publicly and privately.
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Bahraini human rights activist Dr. Abduljalil al-Singace spends another birthday behind bars
Al-Singace was arrested and sentenced to life in prison following his involvement in the 2011 peaceful pro-democracy protests in Bahrain.
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Conditions in Isa Town prison for women highlighted in NGO letter to UN High Commissioner
NGOs are drawing attention to the appalling conditions faced by female human rights defenders in Bahrain’s Isa Town Prison for Women.
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Saudi Arabia must implement UPR recommendations protecting free expression
NGOs around the world urge their governments to publicly engage with Saudi Arabia to call for the release of detained writers and activists, and to issue strong recommendations to end restrictions on the right to freedom of expression.