Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Leaked: Bahrain’s government spied on activists using FinFisher software
Activists and human rights defenders in Bahrain have been the target of technological surveillance by Bahraini officials with the help of the FinFisher software “FinSpy”.
Bahraini journalist describes her attempts at getting those who tortured her prosecuted
Naziha Saeed, a Bahraini correspondent for France 24 and Radio Monte Carlo, was severely beaten and tortured in police custody two years ago. Here, she describes her attempts to have those responsible prosecuted.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Justice seeks to suspend main opposition bloc
On 20 July 2014, the Ministry of Justice announced that it has filed a lawsuit to suspend the activities of Al Wefaq National Islamic Society for three months.
Medic to serve one year in jail for allegedly insulting Bahraini king
Dr. Saeed Al-Samahiji was arrested from his home on 1 July 2014 to serve a one-year prison sentence in Bahrain for allegedly insulting the King.
Demand the release of recently sentenced Al Jazeera staff
More than 100 groups and individuals worldwide call on Egyptian President el-Sisi to remove the unjust sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists.
Enforced disappearance of protester cause for concern in Bahrain
BCHR is gravely concerned over the wellbeing of Mustafa Bahar who was arrested as a result of an ambush on a protest. At the time of publication, there had been no news of Bahar’s health or whereabouts and his family has not received any calls from him.
Groups call on UN to protect free expression online
This week, a resolution on the importance of protecting human rights online was discussed at the 26th UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Read the oral statement on this resolution led by ARTICLE 19 and supported by several IFEX members.
Renewed call for release of jailed Bahraini journalists
Ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 26th Session, ten free speech and human rights organisations called for the release of Bahraini journalists Hussain Hubail and Qassim Zain Aldeen.