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

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.

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.

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.

NGOs call for release, urgent medical care for political prisoner Hassan Mushaima
Authorities in Jau Prison are asked to provide the medication that Mr. Mushaima requires for multiple chronic illnesses, and ensure the rights and humane treatment of prisoners of conscience in Bahrain.

Saudi Arabia arrests 10 activists for their work promoting women’s rights
This statement was originally published on adhrb.org on 24 May 2018. Last week, Saudi authorities arrested 10 people – seven women and three men – for their work to promote women’s rights only weeks before the government is set to lift the ban on women driving. Since the arrests, state media has vilified the activists […]

Bahraini opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman could face death penalty
The court is expected to issue its verdict against the three leading members of the now-dissolved Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society on politically motivated charges.

Bahrain vows greater crackdown on online criticism amid new arrests
The Bahraini Interior Minister announced that the kingdom’s security forces would be taking new measures to “track down” activists for criticizing the government on social media.