Articles by Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB)

40 NGOs call on HRC to take action on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses
Open letter highlights mass executions, the arbitrary arrest and torture of women’s rights activists, and the extrajudicial killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The group of NGOs calls on the Human Rights Council to establish a monitoring mechanism.

UAE releases activist after forcing him to publicly deny torture in prison
Abdul Rahman Bin Sobeih Al-Suwaidi was among the “UAE 94,” a group of peaceful political activists charged in 2013 for demanding political reform.

ADHRB strongly condemns Bahrain’s new legal campaign to attack activists on social media
The Bahraini government is specifically targeting the accounts of activists and their followers with a new legal campaign and increased threats.

The Formula One Group should support the safeguarding of human rights in Bahrain
NGOs around the world call on the Formula One Group to safeguard human rights in Bahrain during race events.

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.

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.

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.

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.