ADHRB Commemorates the International Day of Democracy and the International Day of Peace

WASHINGTON, DC – September 20, 2013 –September 15th marked the 6th annual International Day of Democracy, a time for reflection and examination considering the state of democracy across the globe. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Voices for Democracy”, focuses on the importance and ability of people to ‘raise their voices and decide how they are governed’.[…]

NGOs Send Open Letter to the President of the International Association of Prosecutors

On September 9, Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain joined other human rights organisations in support a call by Ceartas – Irish Lawyers for Human Rights urging the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) to expel Dr. Ali bin Fadhel Al-Buainain from its executive committee. In April 2013 a complaint was lodged by Ceartas detailing how Al-Buainain[…]

ADHRB Marks the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

WASHINGTON, DC – August 30, 2013 – On August 30, nations around the world take pause to commemorate the United Nations International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. Defined as the arrest, detention, or abduction of a person against their will by officials or organized groups affiliated with a government, followed by a refusal to disclose the fate[…]

Bahrain’s Lonely Struggle

*By Husain Abdulla Last month, frustration over the Muslim Brotherhood’s power grab in Egypt sparked a resurgence in massive demonstrations that resulted in the military-led ouster of President Mohammed Morsi. While people around the world remain captivated by events in Egypt, the Bahraini people continue their struggle for a representative government and basic human rights.[…]

ADHRB Urges Reconsideration of Recommendations Made by Bahrain’s National Assembly

WASHINGTON, DC – July 29, 2013 – On Sunday, the Bahrain National Assembly held an extraordinary session reportedly in response to an increase in violence in Bahrain, but also amid growing support for Bahrain’s Tamarod Movement protests set to take place on August 14. Following the session, the National Assembly released 22 recommendations, which the[…]