Bahrain Bi-Weekly: Issue 11

Featured Followers US Legislators Express Concern in Letter to King about Cancellation of UN Special Rapporteur’s Visit to Bahrain UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Méndez Credit: Associated Press On June 7th, 20 members of the US Congress sent a letter to King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain to express their “concern and disappointment” regarding the recent[…]

Past Event: Critical Condition: Bahrain’s Ailing Healthcare System Two Years After the Uprising

            Congressman Jim McDermott in collaboration with Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain and Physicians for Human Rights presents    Critical Condition: Bahrain’s Ailing Healthcare System Two Years After the Uprising Friday, April 12, 2013 9 – 10:30 a.m. 304 Cannon HOB Open to Hill Staff and Interns with ID In February 2011, thousands[…]

Past Event: Two Years Later: Prospects for Reform in Bahrain on the Anniversary of the Uprising

On February 14, 2011, Bahraini protesters took to the streets to call for political reforms, taking part in a broader movement for democracy in the Middle East. Bahrain’s security forces brutally suppressed the demonstrations, killing more than 50 protesters and injuring thousands. Since then, very little has changed in Bahrain: protesters continue to demand greater freedoms, attempts at dialogue[…]

Past Event: The Government Parties While the People Protest: Rally Planned for Bahrain National Day Event – Wednesday, December 12 at 6pm

ADHRB, in conjunction with Freedom House, will hold a protest Wednesday, December 12 to highlight the deteriorating human rights situation in Bahrain. The protest will take place at 6pm at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, located at 1150 22nd Street NW in Washington, D.C.. The Ritz-Carlton has served as the site of the Government of Bahrain’s National[…]

Past Event: Capitol Hill Briefing on the Status of Human Rights in Bahrain

Please join for a briefing: Human Rights in Bahrain: Assessing Progress on the One-Year Anniversary of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Room 2237, Rayburn House Office Building Capitol Hill   In February 2011, thousands of Bahraini protestors took to the streets to call for political[…]