Comparing the State Department’s Human Rights Reports on Bahrain

In August, the State Department released its annual Human Rights Report on Bahrain. The report highlights human rights developments in Bahrain in the previous year, 2024. It is the first of the reports from the Trump administration. By comparing and contrasting this report with the last report from the Biden administration, the Bahrain 2023 Human[…]

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC60), held from 8 September to 8 October 2025. During this session, ADHRB delivered seven oral interventions exposing human rights violations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), particularly in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It[…]

ADHRB at #HRC60 Condemns Systematic Persecution of Shia Rights in Saudi Arabia

On 2 August 2025, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, under Item 9. ADHRB highlighted the systematic persecution of Shia citizens in Saudi Arabia and called for an end to sectarian discrimination, the release of detainees, freedom of religious practice,[…]

ADHRB at #HRC60 Condemns U.S. & Israeli War Crimes on Yemeni Civilians

On 30 September 2025, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 8. ADHRB highlighted U.S. and Israeli war crimes in Yemen, including civilian casualties and the targeting of journalists, and urged Member States to ensure[…]

ADHRB at #HRC60 Exposes Reprisals Against Released Political Prisoners in Bahrain

On 23 September 2025, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 4. ADHRB drew the Council’s attention to ongoing violations against released political prisoners in Bahrain, including arbitrary dismissals, repeated arrests, travel bans,[…]