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UN calls on Bahrain to respect freedom of Shia Muslims, release political detainees
Bahrain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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