Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Minister blocks YouTube channel
The Minister of Information and Culture continued her fight against freedom of expression and opinion by blocking a YouTube channel critical of the country’s political leaders.
Authorities block human rights page on Twitter website
The authorities have blocked a personal webpage on the Twitter website, claiming that the owner of the webpage violated the country’s printing and publishing regulations.
Arab organisations condemn smear campaigns targeting human rights defenders
The smear campaigns have included incitements to murder and have gone so far as to accuse rights defenders and opposition journalists of spying for Israel.
TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression
TMG members hope the public debate in the European Parliament on 20 January 2010 will send a strong message to the Tunisian government.
Newspaper management instructs staff to stop criticising certain institutions
BCHR expressed concern over the unwritten rules of censorship that journalists must observe when discussing certain institutions and people.
Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists
Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.
TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment
Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.
Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism
IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.