Upcoming Event: Can Bahrain’s New Talks Spur Reform?

The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) and Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) present: Can Bahrain’s New Talks Spur Reform?  Wednesday, February 12, 2014 10:00 am – 11:30 am U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC 203-02 Due to security procedures for entering the Capitol Visitor Center, guests are advised to add additional time[…]

Closure of Ulama Signifies Continuation of Systematic Religious Freedom Violations in Bahrain

In the most recent blow to religious freedom in Bahrain, a court today ordered the closure of the Ulama Islamic Council and the liquidation of all its assets following a lawsuit submitted by the Justice Ministry in September 2013. The lawsuit accused the organization of political involvement and illegal operations. The apolitical Ulama Council and[…]