Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
BCHR concerned over “show trial” of police officers accused of torturing two detainees to death
The five policemen are accused of having beaten to death online journalist Zakariya Rashid Hassan AlAsheri and Ali Isa Saqer.
Athletes targeted for exercising their rights as country prepares for the Formula One
On 13 December 2011, the Criminal Court sentenced racing champion Mohamed AlKhunaizi to two years’ imprisonment on charges of illegal gathering and inciting hatred against the regime.
Athletes are still taken to prison for exercising legitimate rights
IFEX-TMG calls for recent public media appointments to be revoked and for journalists’ protection
On the anniversary of the revolution, IFEX-TMG urges the Tunisian government to revoke controversial appointments giving media personnel close to the deposed President key posts in the public service media, and further calls for an end to attacks on journalists.
BCHR fears for life of imprisoned minor
Ameer AbdulSamad Fathi, who was arrested on 2 January, suffers from severe obstructive sleep apnea and guards have refused medication provided by his family.
IFEX-TMG concerned by attacks on journalists and academics
IFEX-TMG calls on authorities to do more to stop attacks on freedom of expression.
Human rights defender Nabeel Rajab attacked, hospitalised
Rajab was severely beaten by security forces in Bahrain and was taken to Salmaniya hospital after participating in a peaceful protest in Manama on 6 January.
Woman jailed for playing revolutionary music, participating in protests
Fadhila Al Mubarak was originally sentenced to four years in prison but the sentence was reduced to 18 months.
Government ministry rejects bar association election results
There are indications the government is trying to muzzle dissent by replacing the elected board of directors of the Bahrain Lawyers Society; many of the newly elected representatives were opposition members.