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Kuwait’s Crackdown on Stateless Voices: The Case of Mohammed al-Barghash

July 11, 2025

The arbitrary imprisonment of Bedoon rights defender Mohammed al-Barghash by Kuwaiti authorities on 11 June 2025 raises serious human rights concerns. This is not the first time al-Barghash has been unjustly targeted for his peaceful activism. His repeated persecution underscores a broader pattern of repression in Kuwait, where authorities persistently[...]

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

July 9, 2025

Kuwait, once seen as an exception in the Gulf for its relatively vibrant parliamentary politics, has taken a sharp authoritarian turn. In May 2024, Emir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad issued a royal decree suspending the elected National Assembly for up to four years. This move effectively dissolved the last remaining forum[...]

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

July 4, 2025

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), held from 16 June to 9 July 2025. During this session, ADHRB delivered four oral interventions highlighting human rights violations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly[...]

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An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

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ADHRB at HRC59: Call on OHCHR to Include Independent Civil Society

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

July 9, 2025

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

July 4, 2025

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

July 4, 2025

ADHRB at HRC59: Call on OHCHR to Include Independent Civil Society

July 4, 2025

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Facing Death as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Execution Machine and the Minors at Risk

July 3, 2025

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The UAE State Security Agency: An Authority Responsible for Constant Repression

July 2, 2025

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The Execution of Turki al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Dissent Targets Journalists Amid Escalating Use of the Death Penalty

June 30, 2025

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The Destruction of Shia Religious Sites in Bahrain: A Case of Symbolic Violence

June 27, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Urges Bahrain to End Gender Discrimination in Citizenship and Family Laws

June 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain Saudi Arabia white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Calls to End Kafala System Fueling Labor Trafficking in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

June 24, 2025

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Transnational Repression by the GCC: The Misuse of Intergovernmental Organizations

June 23, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Highlights Bahrain Bapco Disaster, Calls for Corporate Accountability & Transparency

June 19, 2025

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Despite Sporadic Releases, Persecutions Against Political Prisoners Continue in Saudi Arabia

June 17, 2025

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Trapped in the System: Women Domestic Workers and Kafala in the Gulf States

June 11, 2025

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Why Saudi Arabia Must Restore a Moratorium On Drug Executions

June 5, 2025

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US-Saudi AI Deal and the Dangers of AI Surveillance in Saudi Arabia

June 4, 2025

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Erased by Law: Sectarian Repression and the Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia

June 3, 2025

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How the Saudi Grand Prix Fuels a Broader Sportswashing Strategy

May 30, 2025

Kuwait Reports

Mass Arrests of Migrant Workers in Kuwait

May 28, 2025

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Rising Political Executions in Saudi Arabia

May 26, 2025

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports Saudi Arabia Saudi Reports

Facing Death as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Execution Machine and the Minors at Risk

July 3, 2025

Blog posts & Dispatch Countries UAE

The UAE State Security Agency: An Authority Responsible for Constant Repression

July 2, 2025

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports Saudi Arabia Saudi Reports

The Execution of Turki al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Dissent Targets Journalists Amid Escalating Use of the Death Penalty

June 30, 2025

Bahrain Blog posts & Dispatch Countries Reports

The Destruction of Shia Religious Sites in Bahrain: A Case of Symbolic Violence

June 27, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Urges Bahrain to End Gender Discrimination in Citizenship and Family Laws

June 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain Saudi Arabia white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Calls to End Kafala System Fueling Labor Trafficking in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

June 24, 2025

Bahrain Blog posts & Dispatch Briefing papers Countries Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Saudi Reports UAE

Transnational Repression by the GCC: The Misuse of Intergovernmental Organizations

June 23, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain white paper

ADHRB at HRC59 Highlights Bahrain Bapco Disaster, Calls for Corporate Accountability & Transparency

June 19, 2025

Blog posts & Dispatch Saudi Arabia Saudi Reports

Despite Sporadic Releases, Persecutions Against Political Prisoners Continue in Saudi Arabia

June 17, 2025

Bahrain Briefing papers Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia Saudi Reports UAE

Trapped in the System: Women Domestic Workers and Kafala in the Gulf States

June 11, 2025

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Why Saudi Arabia Must Restore a Moratorium On Drug Executions

June 5, 2025

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US-Saudi AI Deal and the Dangers of AI Surveillance in Saudi Arabia

June 4, 2025

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Erased by Law: Sectarian Repression and the Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia

June 3, 2025

Blog posts & Dispatch Reports Saudi Arabia

How the Saudi Grand Prix Fuels a Broader Sportswashing Strategy

May 30, 2025

Kuwait Reports

Mass Arrests of Migrant Workers in Kuwait

May 28, 2025

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Rising Political Executions in Saudi Arabia

May 26, 2025

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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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Kuwait’s Crackdown on Stateless Voices: The Case of Mohammed al-Barghash

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Stateless Voices: The Case of Mohammed al-Barghash

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

ADHRB at HRC59: Call on OHCHR to Include Independent Civil Society

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

ADHRB at HRC59: Call on OHCHR to Include Independent Civil Society

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Stateless Voices: The Case of Mohammed al-Barghash

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Stateless Voices: The Case of Mohammed al-Barghash

Kuwait’s Crackdown on Democracy: Former MPs Sentenced for Dissent

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council

ADHRB at HRC59: Call on OHCHR to Include Independent Civil Society

Latest Updates

Facing Death as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Execution Machine and the Minors at Risk

The UAE State Security Agency: An Authority Responsible for Constant Repression

The Execution of Turki al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Dissent Targets Journalists Amid Escalating Use of the Death Penalty

The Destruction of Shia Religious Sites in Bahrain: A Case of Symbolic Violence

ADHRB at HRC59 Urges Bahrain to End Gender Discrimination in Citizenship and Family Laws

ADHRB at HRC59 Calls to End Kafala System Fueling Labor Trafficking in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Transnational Repression by the GCC: The Misuse of Intergovernmental Organizations

ADHRB at HRC59 Highlights Bahrain Bapco Disaster, Calls for Corporate Accountability & Transparency

Despite Sporadic Releases, Persecutions Against Political Prisoners Continue in Saudi Arabia

Trapped in the System: Women Domestic Workers and Kafala in the Gulf States

Why Saudi Arabia Must Restore a Moratorium On Drug Executions

US-Saudi AI Deal and the Dangers of AI Surveillance in Saudi Arabia

Erased by Law: Sectarian Repression and the Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia

How the Saudi Grand Prix Fuels a Broader Sportswashing Strategy

Mass Arrests of Migrant Workers in Kuwait

Rising Political Executions in Saudi Arabia

Facing Death as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Execution Machine and the Minors at Risk

The UAE State Security Agency: An Authority Responsible for Constant Repression

The Execution of Turki al-Jasser: Saudi Arabia’s Crackdown on Dissent Targets Journalists Amid Escalating Use of the Death Penalty

The Destruction of Shia Religious Sites in Bahrain: A Case of Symbolic Violence

ADHRB at HRC59 Urges Bahrain to End Gender Discrimination in Citizenship and Family Laws

ADHRB at HRC59 Calls to End Kafala System Fueling Labor Trafficking in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

Transnational Repression by the GCC: The Misuse of Intergovernmental Organizations

ADHRB at HRC59 Highlights Bahrain Bapco Disaster, Calls for Corporate Accountability & Transparency

Despite Sporadic Releases, Persecutions Against Political Prisoners Continue in Saudi Arabia

Trapped in the System: Women Domestic Workers and Kafala in the Gulf States

Why Saudi Arabia Must Restore a Moratorium On Drug Executions

US-Saudi AI Deal and the Dangers of AI Surveillance in Saudi Arabia

Erased by Law: Sectarian Repression and the Shia Struggle for Equality in Saudi Arabia

How the Saudi Grand Prix Fuels a Broader Sportswashing Strategy

Mass Arrests of Migrant Workers in Kuwait

Rising Political Executions in Saudi Arabia

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