Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
International free expression groups call for an end to Internet censorship in Jordan
IFEX members appeal to the King to end restrictions on news websites, nearly five months after Jordanian regulators blocked some 300 sites under a new licensing provision of the Press and Publications Law.
IFEX members call on Brazil’s President to protect Internet rights
IFEX members call on Brazil’s Congress to promptly pass the Marco Civil bill and on President Roussef to ensure its due implementation, as a measure to protect the right of Brazilians to an Internet that is free and open to all.
Bahrain sentences 50 activists to heavy prison terms on terrorism charges
A Bahraini court sentenced 50 human rights defenders and activists to prison sentences ranging from 5 to 15 years, while simultaneously reducing the sentences of two police officers accused of torture.
Bahraini authorities should release political detainee suffering ill health in prison
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights is highly concerned regarding the wellbeing of the political detainee, Nadia Ali, who is detained under claims of insulting a member of the security forces. Multiple indications have shown that torture and mistreatment have occurred towards Nadia while in custody.
Morocco urged to release editor arrested for reporting on Al-Qaeda video
Over 60 organisations signed a joint appeal to Moroccan authorities to free editor Ali Anouzla, jailed on 17 September for posting a link to an Al-Qaeda video on his news website alongside an article critical of the video.
Local rights group argues Bahrain should not host Arab Court for Human Rights
Despite its troubling human rights record, Bahrain has been chosen to become the headquarters for a pan-Arab human rights court.
Fathers demanding justice for the deaths of their sons repeatedly targeted by Bahraini authorities
Abdulhadi Mushaima, the father of a protester who was killed during peaceful protests in February 2011, was arrested on 22 August 2013 and will be detained for 45 days for participating in protests demanding justice and dignity.
Peaceful protesters defy authorities’ lockdown in Bahrain
Peaceful demonstrations took place across Bahrain on 14 August, despite attempts by the authorities to suppress them by blocking roads, setting up checkpoints and surrounding villages with barbed wire.