How Bahrain Is Using the War on Iran to Suppress Its Own People

The war in the Middle East carries a tragedy represented in the censorship imposed by Gulf states to protect themselves from unwanted media coverage. Bahrain has become the latest country under scrutiny, following the death of Bahraini citizen Mohamed al-Mosawi and documented evidence of his torture during his detention in connection with the war on[…]

Bahrain Exploits Expansion of War to Tighten Its Security Grip on Citizens

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[…]

Bahrain’s Strategic Calculations Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

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[…]

ADHRB at #HRC61 Condemns Escalating Restrictions on Shia Religious Practices in Bahrain

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[…]

UN WGAD Finds the Detention of Four Bahraini Minors Arbitrary and Subjected to Torture, Coerced Confessions, Incommunicado Detention, Unfair Trials, and Denial of Education, Family Visits, and Medical Care

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) published today the opinion it adopted on 14 November 2025 during its 104th session regarding the detention of four Bahraini minors. These minors were sentenced to terms ranging from six months to three years and two months in prison, with two of them facing additional pending[…]