Bahrain
UN calls on Bahrain to respect freedom of Shia Muslims, release political detainees
Bahrain
November 10, 2022
UN calls on Bahrain to respect freedom of Shia Muslims, release political detainees
The member states of the Human Rights Council called on Bahrain to respect the religious freedoms of the Shias, and…
Bahrain Activists Urge Pope to Press Regime to End Rights Abuse, Meet with Prisoners
Bahrain
November 6, 2022
Bahrain Activists Urge Pope to Press Regime to End Rights Abuse, Meet with Prisoners
Relatives of Bahraini political prisoners have called on Pope Francis to put pressure on the Manama regime to end human…
Rights groups urge the Pope to intervene to stop discrimination against Shias in Bahrain
Bahrain
October 26, 2022
Rights groups urge the Pope to intervene to stop discrimination against Shias in Bahrain
Prominent Bahraini human rights activists have urged the Vatican to address a number of serious files and persistent concerns related…
Bahrain activist group urges pope to speak out on human rights abuses
Bahrain
October 15, 2022
Bahrain activist group urges pope to speak out on human rights abuses
An American activist group promoting human rights in Bahrain has called on Pope Francis to either back out of his…
UK ‘funding Bahrain organizations accused of torture’, a report finds
United Kingdom
October 11, 2022
UK ‘funding Bahrain organizations accused of torture’, a report finds
The UK government has provided millions in funding to security services in Bahrain accused of serious human rights abuses including…
On 20th World Day Against Death Penalty, Bahrain continues death sentences
Bahrain
October 10, 2022
On 20th World Day Against Death Penalty, Bahrain continues death sentences
On the 20th World Day Against the Death Penalty, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or…
Bahrain: Violations against prisoners continue with ongoing sit-ins
Bahrain
September 29, 2022
Bahrain: Violations against prisoners continue with ongoing sit-ins
A number of detainees in the juvenile detention center ‘Dry Dock’ complained about the poor quality of the meals served…
Detained Bahraini Shia cleric assaulted and denied medical care
Bahrain
September 29, 2022
Detained Bahraini Shia cleric assaulted and denied medical care
Leading Shia cleric, Abduljalil al-Miqdad has been brutally assaulted at Bahrain’s notorious Jaw Prison en route to his medical appointment.…
Bahrain imposes restrictions on those wishing to travel as the Arbaeen Pilgrimage approaches
Bahrain
August 28, 2022
Bahrain imposes restrictions on those wishing to travel as the Arbaeen Pilgrimage approaches
With the pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, approaching, and thousands of Shia citizens from Bahrain are preparing…
Bahrain: Mourning Ceremony on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, in the Husseiniyah of Matam al-Sakin
Bahrain
August 27, 2022
Bahrain: Mourning Ceremony on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, in the Husseiniyah of Matam al-Sakin
A mourning ceremony was held in the Husseiniyah of Matam al-Sakin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Bahrain, on…