Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
IFEX-TMG alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting demonstrators, media, performers and academics
The IFEX-TMG is alarmed at attacks and prison sentences based on religious morality charges, as well as the use of force by police on demonstrators.
Authorities prohibit distribution of books at international fair
Two days after the start of the Bahrain International Book Fair, officials banned and confiscated all copies of a book by journalist Abbas AlMurshid and activist Abdulhadi AlKhawaja.
Forty-four IFEX members and partners call proposed cyber crimes law a setback to free speech
An open letter by 44 organisations calls Iraq’s proposed Information Technology Crimes law a threat to the fundamental freedoms necessary for the evolution of free speech and a vibrant press. The law will come to vote in the Iraqi Council of Representatives in April.
Human rights activist in critical stage of hunger strike
Abdulhadi Alkhawaja has entered his 56th day of a hunger strike and is now in a critical phase where his life is at stake.
Armed civilians affiliated with security forces kill citizen journalist
Cameraman Ahmed Ismael Hassan AlSamadi was shot while covering a peaceful protest in Salmabad by an armed civilian accompanying the formal security forces.
Nine human rights organisations raise freedom of expression demands with Arab League
Among the demands expressed by the rights organisations is the immediate release of human rights activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, whose health is severely compromised after 50 days of hunger strike.
BCHR documents human rights violations post-BICI Report
The report honours the past and current sacrifices made by human rights defender Abdulhadi Alkhawaja and all those who paid a high price for demanding human rights.
On World Day Against Cyber Censorship, BCHR calls for action from authorities
Amid last year’s events, many websites were reported blocked due to their reporting on casualties among protestors and uploading photos and videos of peaceful protests being brutally attacked by security forces.