21 May 2025 – The Country Coordinator for Bahrain at Amnesty International UK and Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) express grave concern over Bahrain’s continued repression of former political prisoners and human rights defenders, who now face renewed violations post-release, including restrictions on work, housing, travel, and free expression. Following the[…]
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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 royal decree of April 2024[…]
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In 2004, Formula 1 (F1) declared its Grand Prix races in Bahrain. Headlines were made as Bahrain hosted the first race of its kind in the Middle East. It was celebrated so much to be given the title for best organized grand prix by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The races continued throughout seasons,[…]
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Tensions have re-ignited in Bahrain’s Jau Central Prison following the death of another political prisoner due to medical neglect and the prison administration’s failure to provide routine and emergency healthcare for political prisoners. This incident sparked renewed protests among prisoners, demanding a thorough investigation into the cause of death and an end to ongoing human[…]
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Since 2011, independent human rights organizations, including ADHRB, have reported numerous instances of torture and abuse in custody. Bahraini authorities persist in targeting and unfairly prosecuting their critics. Detainees experience physical and psychological torture, face medical neglect, and endure delays in receiving treatment as a form of retaliation, while also being threating their families. A[…]
