USCIRF: Bahrain as a Tier 2 country “for engaging in or tolerating religious...
<p>THE U.S. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (USCIRF) issued its annual report in April 2019. The report was published to monitor religious freedom abroad and makes policy...
View ArticleBahrain: where tweeting can land you in jail
<p>Many cases reflect the increasingly restrictive and dangerous environment faced by human rights activists and those willing to express their opinions inside Bahrain.</p><p>One of...
View ArticleBahrain: Threats and defamation against Sayed Yousif Almuhadafdha and Hussein...
BHR 001 / 0619 / OBS 048 Threats / Defamation Bahrain June 7, 2019The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint partnership of FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture...
View ArticleNabeel Rajab: 3 YEARS IN DETENTION
Bahrain’s most prominent human rights defender, Nabeel Rajab is the head of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), deputy secretary general of the International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH),...
View ArticleUS Pressure to Deny Palestinian Rights in “Deal of the Century” Bahrain...
We, the undersigned, express our grave concern regarding the US-led “Peace to Prosperity” workshop in Bahrain, which poses a significant threat to the Palestinian right to self-determination, justice,...
View ArticleUS Pressure to Deny Palestinian Rights in “Deal of the Century” Bahrain...
We, the undersigned, express our grave concern regarding the US-led “Peace to Prosperity” workshop in Bahrain, which poses a significant threat to the Palestinian right to self-determination, justice,...
View ArticleFrom 2011 to 2019: The Screams of Torture Still Echo
Bahrain Center for Human Rights issued a new report entitled “From 2011 to 2019: The Screams of Torture Still Echo”, on the occasion of International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The report is...
View ArticleFrom 2011 to 2019: The Screams of Torture Still Echo
<p>Bahrain Center for Human Rights issued a new report entitled “From 2011 to 2019: The Screams of Torture Still Echo”, on the occasion of International Day in Support of...
View ArticleFrom 2011 to 2019: The Screams of Torture Still Echo
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June, BCHR issues the report at hand, which takes stock of the acts and victims of torture in Bahrain in the year 2019.Bahrain acceded to...
View ArticleFinal Report: “Bahrain: repression of words and deprivation of rights”
Bahrain Center for Human Rights issued the yearly final report entitled “Bahrain: repression of words and deprivation of rights”, in both, English and Arabic languages. The report is published to...
View ArticleThe Persecution of Religions in Bahrain
In light of the recent events in Bahrain and the disregard of the ruling authorities in Manama for local and international laws and the involvement of systematic violations of religious freedoms...
View ArticleOn the Occasion of Nelson Mandela International Day, BCHR Is Calling For the...
<p><strong>“Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do”,</strong> Mandela once...
View ArticleSix months’ analysis of rights violations in Bahrain shows heightened...
<p><strong><u>Introduction</u></strong></p><p>The first six months of 2019 have seen increasing instances of intimidation and reprisals against human rights...
View ArticleUrgent Appeal: Ahmad al Mullali and Ali Hakim Al Arab at Risk of Execution
<p><strong>The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) </strong>is highly concerned about the cases of Ahmad al Mullali and Ali Hakim Al Arab who are sentenced to death and urgently...
View ArticleURGENT: Authorities in Bahrain execute both victims of torture Ahmed...
URGENT: Authorities in Bahrain execute both victims of torture Ahmed al-Mullali and Ali al-Arab The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) strongly condemns the execution by the Ministry of Interior of...
View ArticleStatement by the Spokeperson on executions in Bahrain
<div><div><div><div>Bruxelles, 27/07/2019</div><div><a href="https://eeas.europa.eu/diplomatic-network/bahrain_en" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"...
View ArticleUrgent: The health of former MP Osama al-Tamimi is deteriorating after being...
<p>The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) expresses its concern about receiving information on the deterioration of the health of former parliamentarian Osama al-Tamimi. He started dialysis...
View ArticleBahrain: Former MP Osama al-Tamimi is in danger and his family lives in fear...
<p>The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) expresses its concern about the increasing harassment of former MP Osama al-Tamimi. He suffered a stroke in the brain that makes him lose his ability...
View ArticleBahrain: Ashura Reveals False Allegations of Respect for Freedom of Religion
<p>Bahraini Shiites celebrate “Ashura” on the month of Muharram every year in honor of Imam Hussein, the son of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter. Every year, Bahrain...
View ArticleBahrain: Nabeel Rajab hearing on 17 September 2019
On 17 September 2019, the Court of Appeal will hold a hearing on the application submitted by the legal team defending human rights defender Nabeel Rajab to consider altering the charges against him by...
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