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Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

October 8, 2026

Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin, a 16-year-old minor, school student and handball player, was arrested by Bahraini authorities on 8 March 2026 from his family home in Samaheej. During his detention, he has endured torture, religious insults, threats, deprivation of education, denial of family visits and access to legal counsel,[...]

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

October 1, 2026

Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan was a 16-year-old minor and school student when Bahraini authorities arrested him without a warrant on 1 March 2026 while he was outside a grocery store in Nuwaidrat. During his detention, he has endured enforced disappearance, torture, coerced confession, denial of access to legal counsel and[...]

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

September 28, 2026

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, taking place from 7 September to 9 October 2026. During the session, the organization’s participation focused on a number of human rights issues in Bahrain, particularly the situation of[...]

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Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

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ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

October 1, 2026

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

September 28, 2026

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

September 24, 2026

Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

October 8, 2026

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

October 1, 2026

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

September 28, 2026

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

September 24, 2026

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ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality

September 24, 2026

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ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Detention and Medical Neglect of Opposition Leaders

September 21, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Minors

September 21, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom

September 17, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Reprisals by Bahraini Authorities Against Mohamed Al-Singace for Demanding His Rights

September 9, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Kuwait Reports

Between Repression and Censorship: Bader Al-Hussainan’s Case Exposes the State of Rights and Freedoms in Kuwait

August 31, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain Reports white paper

Information for the Human Rights Committee’s List of Issues Prior to Reporting concerning Bahrain

August 28, 2026

Bahrain Blog posts & Dispatch Reports

Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship

August 26, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports UAE

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights

August 21, 2026

Briefing papers Reports Saudi Arabia

Beyond legal reform: Advancing women’s healthcare autonomy in Saudi Arabia through institutional accountability

August 14, 2026

Bahrain Bahrain Reports Reports

Bahrain Before British Courts: Historic Ruling Opens the Door to Accountability for Spying on Dissidents Abroad

August 7, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports Saudi Arabia

The Hydrocarbon Paradox: How Fossil Fuel Dominance Became the Gulf’s Greatest Vulnerability

August 4, 2026

Bahrain Campaigns Reports

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must End the Systematic Religious Persecution of Shia Citizens

August 3, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Kuwait Reports

Kuwait’s citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns

July 31, 2026

Reports UAE

In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything

July 29, 2026

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Bahrain: Continued Detention of Ali Muhana Reveals a Systematic Pattern of Targeting Activists and Families of Political Prisoners

July 17, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality

September 24, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Detention and Medical Neglect of Opposition Leaders

September 21, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Minors

September 21, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom

September 17, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Reprisals by Bahraini Authorities Against Mohamed Al-Singace for Demanding His Rights

September 9, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Kuwait Reports

Between Repression and Censorship: Bader Al-Hussainan’s Case Exposes the State of Rights and Freedoms in Kuwait

August 31, 2026

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain Reports white paper

Information for the Human Rights Committee’s List of Issues Prior to Reporting concerning Bahrain

August 28, 2026

Bahrain Blog posts & Dispatch Reports

Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship

August 26, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports UAE

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights

August 21, 2026

Briefing papers Reports Saudi Arabia

Beyond legal reform: Advancing women’s healthcare autonomy in Saudi Arabia through institutional accountability

August 14, 2026

Bahrain Bahrain Reports Reports

Bahrain Before British Courts: Historic Ruling Opens the Door to Accountability for Spying on Dissidents Abroad

August 7, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports Saudi Arabia

The Hydrocarbon Paradox: How Fossil Fuel Dominance Became the Gulf’s Greatest Vulnerability

August 4, 2026

Bahrain Campaigns Reports

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must End the Systematic Religious Persecution of Shia Citizens

August 3, 2026

Blog posts & Dispatch Kuwait Reports

Kuwait’s citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns

July 31, 2026

Reports UAE

In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything

July 29, 2026

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Bahrain: Continued Detention of Ali Muhana Reveals a Systematic Pattern of Targeting Activists and Families of Political Prisoners

July 17, 2026

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UN Experts Condemn Bahraini Retaliation Against Released Human Rights Defender Naji Fateel, Including Police Questionings and Denial of Essential Post-Release Support

On 24 April 2025, three United Nations Special Rapporteurs published an allegation letter on their websites, sent to the Government of Bahrain on 17 February 2025, regarding the case of Bahraini human rights defender and blogger Naji Fateel. The letter raised serious concerns about retaliatory actions following Fateel’s release under[...]

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Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

Profile in Persecution: Mahdi Yusuf Ahmed Hasan Al-Moathin

Profile in persecution: Mohamed Isa Abdulla Hasan

Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Targeting of Political Prisoners Released Under Amnesty

Latest Updates

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Detention and Medical Neglect of Opposition Leaders

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Minors

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Reprisals by Bahraini Authorities Against Mohamed Al-Singace for Demanding His Rights

Between Repression and Censorship: Bader Al-Hussainan’s Case Exposes the State of Rights and Freedoms in Kuwait

Information for the Human Rights Committee’s List of Issues Prior to Reporting concerning Bahrain

Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights

Beyond legal reform: Advancing women’s healthcare autonomy in Saudi Arabia through institutional accountability

Bahrain Before British Courts: Historic Ruling Opens the Door to Accountability for Spying on Dissidents Abroad

The Hydrocarbon Paradox: How Fossil Fuel Dominance Became the Gulf’s Greatest Vulnerability

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must End the Systematic Religious Persecution of Shia Citizens

Kuwait’s citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns

In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything

Bahrain: Continued Detention of Ali Muhana Reveals a Systematic Pattern of Targeting Activists and Families of Political Prisoners

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Revocation of Nationality

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Detention and Medical Neglect of Opposition Leaders

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Arbitrary Detention and Abuse of Minors

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Bahrain’s Crackdown on Peaceful Expression and Religious Freedom

ADHRB at #HRC63 Condemns Reprisals by Bahraini Authorities Against Mohamed Al-Singace for Demanding His Rights

Between Repression and Censorship: Bader Al-Hussainan’s Case Exposes the State of Rights and Freedoms in Kuwait

Information for the Human Rights Committee’s List of Issues Prior to Reporting concerning Bahrain

Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship

Abu Dhabi Finance Week Hack Raises Concerns Over Cybersecurity and Human Rights

Beyond legal reform: Advancing women’s healthcare autonomy in Saudi Arabia through institutional accountability

Bahrain Before British Courts: Historic Ruling Opens the Door to Accountability for Spying on Dissidents Abroad

The Hydrocarbon Paradox: How Fossil Fuel Dominance Became the Gulf’s Greatest Vulnerability

Joint Statement: Bahrain Must End the Systematic Religious Persecution of Shia Citizens

Kuwait’s citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns

In the UAE, a Private Message Can Cost You Everything

Bahrain: Continued Detention of Ali Muhana Reveals a Systematic Pattern of Targeting Activists and Families of Political Prisoners

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UN Experts Condemn Bahraini Retaliation Against Released Human Rights Defender Naji Fateel, Including Police Questionings and Denial of Essential Post-Release Support

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