Human Rights Defenders in Bahrain

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Kerry Should Press Bahraini Foreign Minister on Human Rights Abuses

Washington, D.C. – Today, as Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed…


4-29-2013


Bahrain Postpones Visit of U.N. Torture Expert Again

Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First condemns today’s decision of the Bahrain government to postpone U.N. Special Rapporteur Juan Mendez’s…


4-22-2013


Bahraini Prison Authorities Accused of Denying Medical Treatment to Nabeel Rajab

Washington, D.C. – Prominent Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab should be given immediate access to the medical attention he…


4-22-2013


U.S. State Department Country Report on Bahrain Highlights Key Abuses

The U.S. State Department’s 2012 country reports released today include a useful, detailed assessment of human rights violations in Bahrain,…


4-19-2013


Key Documents

Through Children’s Eyes»

Bahrain: The Gathering Storm»

No More Excuses – Time for Radical Change»

Bahrain: A Torturous Process»

Report: Bahrain - Speaking Softly»

First Hand Accounts

Testimonies of Bahraini Activists

take action

Tell King Hamad Al Khalifa: End the Sham Trials Now!»

Tell President Obama: Be on the Right Side of History in Egypt and Bahrain»

Stand with Bahraini Activists - Free Jaleela Al-Salman»

Sen. John Kerry: Stop Arms Sale to Bahrain Dictatorship»