Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Free expression groups call upon the government to act decisively on reforms ahead of historic elections
IFEX-TMG says time is of the essence to effectively support freedom of expression by adopting a series of positive measures and setting high standards for the future.
Free expression groups celebrate freeing of whistleblower police commissioner
IFEX-TMG attends trial of Samir Feriani, acquitted of charges of leaking information about the destruction of evidence linking Tunisian secret police to torture and other crimes.
CIHRS hosts panel discussion, film screening on free expression crisis
CIHRS screened the Al Jazeera documentary “Shouting in the dark” and hosted a panel discussion on Bahrain in parallel with the recent meeting of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva about the situation in Bahrain.
Authorities attempt to muzzle, intimidate independent broadcasters covering rights violations
Recent moves include the jamming of the opposition Lulu channel and pressure tactics used against Al-Jazeera to prevent the airing of a video on the situation in the country.
Detained activists await trial, concerns over their well-being
There are concerns that Jalila al-Salman and Roula al-Saffar are being held solely because they took part in protests.
Targeting of journalists and demonstrators alarming, says IFEX-TMG
The IFEX-TMG is urging action to prevent any repeat of recent violent crackdowns on demonstrators and journalists in the run up to scheduled constitutional elections in October.
Foreign journalists face continued harassment, restrictions imposed by authorities
BCHR provides a synopsis of actions against foreign media personnel since the start of pro-democracy protests in February.
BCHR documents attacks on those who dare speak to the media
Many who have spoken to media have been subject to intimidation, violence, arrest, and prosecution, according to BCHR.