In the first half of 2025 alone, the Bahrain Press Association documented 37 violations against writers, activists, and online users, underscoring the Bahraini government’s sustained assault on freedom of expression in the country. At the center of this repression is Decree-Law No.47 of 2002, commonly known as the Press Law. From arrests to prosecutions, the[…]
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May
May
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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Mar
Mar
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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Feb
Feb
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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Dec
Dec
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[…]
