Bahraini human rights sources have reported that authorities have arrested at least 60 individuals, including children, in connection with their participation in peaceful protests and online activity regarding the war on Iran. Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain in response to attacks launched against its territory from these[…]
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Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from 23 February to 31 March 2026. During this session, ADHRB delivered 12 oral interventions exposing human rights violations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), particularly in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Under Item[…]
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As the conflict in the Gulf enters its fourth week, regional stability has once again become a central concern in political and security discussions, as critical infrastructure across several countries continues to be targeted by missiles and drones. Over the second weekend of fighting, Bahrain suffered a particularly heavy toll. The country’s main oil refinery[…]
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On 17 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate. The organization highlighted the ongoing and escalating religious persecution faced by the Shia community in Bahrain, particularly during religious occasions, through increasing restrictions on[…]
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On 17 March 2026, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an intervention during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, under the General Debate of Item 4. The organization issued an urgent warning regarding the immediate threat to the lives of opposition leaders and human rights defenders detained[…]
