Two Years Ago Bahrain Police Violently Cracked Down on a Peaceful Sit-In in Duraz, Killing 5

23 May 2019 – Today marks the two-year anniversary of the violent raid on Duraz, where Bahraini authorities cracked down on a peaceful sit-in, resulting in the deaths of five individuals and the injury and arrest of hundreds. Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) strongly condemns the lethal actions taken by the[…]

Profiles in Persecution: Jasim Ahmed Dharab

Jasim Ahmed Dharab is a 21-year-old Bahraini University student. He was arrested and tortured by Bahraini authorities and subjected to an unfair trial. Jasim was one of 14 individuals tried in the “February 14 Coalition” case, referring to a largely informal online group which the Bahraini government has designated a terrorist organization. He is currently[…]

UPDATED: MEP Julie Ward Sends Letter to Bahraini Ambassador Condemning Bahrain’s Use of the Death Penalty

*** On Saturday 27 July 2019, the Government of Bahrain executed 25-year-old Ali AlArab and 24-year-old Ahmed AlMalali, along with a third individual. Read ADHRB’s statement on the executions here.   On 14 May 2019, Julie Ward, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), sent a letter to the Ambassador of Bahrain to Belgium regarding[…]

ADHRB Welcomes Senator Paul’s Resolution of Disapproval for Proposed US Arms Sales to Bahrain

15 May 2019 – On 13 May 2019, Senator Rand Paul issued a resolution (S.J.Res 20) disapproving of the proposed sale to the Government of Bahrain of “certain defense articles and services.” Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) welcomes this resolution and urges Congress to support halting all unconditional arms sales to[…]

ADHRB Sends Public Letter to Secretary of State Calling for Bahraini Individuals Involved in Human Rights Violations to be Barred Entry to US

13 May 2019 – Today, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) sent a public letter to Secretary of State Michael Pompeo referencing multiple individuals in Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) that we have previously notified the Department of State of because they have been allegedly involved or complicit in gross violations of[…]