Articles by Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Sharia Court ruling leaves woman without home, children; “clearly another tactic to silence critics of the courts system,” says BCHR
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is a statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: A Sharia Court ruling on 20 June 2007 left a young divorcee without her children and their shared home after a court battle for custody and alimony that went on for more than a year. Suad Fathalla, 29, who has been […]
Government allegedly spying on, harassing women activists to silence them; one receives anonymous threats following critical interview
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is a statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: The Bahrain Center for Human Rights is alarmed at allegations that the Bahraini government is employing “dirty” tactics, including espionage, in its campaign to subdue local activists. According to a statement given to the BCHR by his brother, a Bahraini man […]
Police interrogation of BCHR vice-president meant to silence furore over Bandargate scandal, says organisation
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is a statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: In recent months the Bahraini government has increasingly used the judicial system to pressure local activists and journalists into silence. On 14 March 2007, BCHR vice-president Nabeel Rajab was called before the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) for interrogation. According to public […]
Blogger sued for libel for criticising minister; “Leaflet Detainees” released, given royal pardon
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is a 26 February 2007 statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: Bahrain Government Must Stop Using Prosecution as a Means to Harass Activists and Journalists BCHR cautiously welcomes the release of Leaflet Detainees; calls for repeal of Penal Code of 1976 and Press Law The Bahrain Center for Human […]
BCHR president and other government critics facing security charges and possible prison terms
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is an abridged statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: As a part of a campaign against a one-week visit by the BCHR to the United States, Anwar Abdulrahman, the editor-in-chief of “Akhbar Al-Khaleej” and “Gulf Daily News”, wrote an editorial on 18 February 2007, entitled “Globalization conspiracy”, which criticized […]
Two men detained, face up to seven years’ imprisonment for disseminating “subversive literature”
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is a 20 January 2007 statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: Severe infringement on freedom of expression in Bahrain On January 31st, two detainees face a possible verdict of up to seven years imprisonment On November 16, 2006, Dr M. Al Sahlawi (Dentist, age 35) and Mr. H. Al […]
Woman receives death threats, faces defamation charges, for speaking out about divorce case, criticising courts and authorities, in television interview
(BCHR/IFEX) – The following is an abridged statement from BCHR, an interim member of IFEX: A 29-year-old divorcee in Bahrain has been receiving death threats and anonymous telephone calls after being interviewed about her case on Al Hurra television on 25 November 2006. During the interview, mother-of-three Suad Mohammed Fathalla spoke alongside Women’s Petition Committee […]