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10 March 2025 – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain, in tandem with Human Rights Watch, today launched a campaign to end the torture of children in Bahrain. As part of that campaign, we are calling on our supporters in the United States to contact their representatives in[...]

Bahraini Children Torn from Classrooms, Thrown into Prisons

This report explores the ongoing arrests and human rights violations against children in Bahrain, particularly those linked to freedom of expression and assembly. Despite the royal pardon in April 2024 and the release of detained minors, the arbitrary arrest, detention, and abuse of children persist. Introduction (Pages 1-2) Despite the[...]

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must Immediately Release Human Rights Defender Ali AlHajee

24 human rights organisations call for the immediate release of Bahraini activist Ali AlHajee, detained on 28 February 2025 for “misusing social media.” His arrest is part of a broader crackdown on activists, especially around Formula 1 events. See the full statement below: Joint Statement: Bahrain must immediately free detained[...]

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Profile in Persecution: Abbas Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Bahraini Children Torn from Classrooms, Thrown into Prisons

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must Immediately Release Human Rights Defender Ali AlHajee

Profile in Persecution: Abbas Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Campaign: Americans against Child Torture in Bahrain

10 March 2025 – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain, in tandem with Human Rights Watch, today launched a campaign to end the torture of children in Bahrain. As part of that campaign, we are calling on our supporters[...]

Bahraini Children Torn from Classrooms, Thrown into Prisons

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must Immediately Release Human Rights Defender Ali AlHajee

Profile in Persecution: Abbas Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

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