Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
What became of the 31 Bahrainis who lost their citizenship last year?
In November 2012, 31 Bahrainis lost their status as citizens of the country. One year later, they are still suffering the consequences of this decision.
Local rights group launches innovative campaign to end impunity in Bahrain
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights has launched an impunity campaign that reveals names and charges against individuals in the government directly involved in human rights abuses.
Somali government urged to rescind Radio Shabelle’s eviction order
Dozens of media freedom groups are calling on the Prime Minister of Somalia to rescind the arbitrary eviction order currently faced by the Shabelle Media Network. The eviction would place Radio Shabelle staff in immediate physical danger.
40 non-governmental organisations call on EU to halt mass surveillance
In a letter to the president of Lithuania and the president of the European Council, Index on Censorship and 39 other NGOS call upon leaders of the European Union to discuss the issue of mass surveillance at the European Council meeting on 24 and 25 October.
Stop the shipment of tear gas to Bahrain!
Sign on to ask weapons suppliers not to ship tear gas to Bahrain, where it has been used indiscriminately to hurt and even kill opponents of the regime.
APEC asked to guarantee access for journalists at regional meetings
Press freedom groups join the Hong Kong Journalists Association to condemn the banning of Hong Kong reporters from covering Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Indonesia in early October.
Messages from imprisoned and targeted human rights defenders in Bahrain
In a speech delivered to the 7th Frontline Defenders Platform for Human Rights Defenders at Risk, the acting vice president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, Said Yousif AlMuhafdah, shared two letters written by jailed rights defenders Nabeel Rajab and Zainab AlKhawaja.
60 human rights groups call for release of Moroccan journalist
In a second joint appeal, over 60 IFEX members and partners again call for the release of Moroccan journalist Ali Anouzla, after terrorism-related charges were laid against him.