GCHR welcomes EU resolution on human rights situation in Bahrain and urges prompt action
The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) welcomes the resolution on Bahrain passed by the European Parliament on 9 July 2015, outlining the dire human rights
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Free Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace
Nine Bahraini and international NGOs and the University College Union launched a campaign this week marking the 100th day of detained human rights defender, Dr.
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Rajab sentenced to prison, Al-Khawaja ends hunger strike, while Al-Singace’s health at risk, Abdulemam fined and Jawad released
UPDATE: On 27 June 2015, Dr. Al-Singace completes 100 days of hunger strike. He is protesting the conditions in Jaw Prison, including allegations of torture. His health
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Women human rights defenders Zainab Al-Khawaja and Ghada Jamsheer facing years in jail
In June 2015, two women human rights defenders have been sentenced to prison in Bahrain in direct violation of their right to freedom of expression and freedom of
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Open Letter from Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja on his 21st day of hunger strike to the High Commissioner for Human Rights
His Excellency Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Palais Wilson
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Human rights defenders at risk in jail, others facing long prison sentences
Most of Bahrain’s prominent human rights defenders remain in prison, facing prison or in exile, as the regime attempts to silence criticism and punish all those
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Authorities prevent Abdulhadi and Salah Al-Khawaja from attending the funeral and mourning of their brother
Once again the government of Bahrain denies political activists and human rights defenders the right to temporary release on humanitarian grounds for the funeral of a
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End Reprisals Against Leading Human Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab
13 April 2015 - We in the Bahrain and international human rights NGO community condemn the arrest and detention of Nabeel Rajab, a prominent human rights defender in the
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Nabeel Rajab arrested amid reports of torture at Jaw prison and concern for human rights defenders Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Naji Fateel
Renowned human rights defender Nabeel Rajab was arrested today, 2 April, reportedly accused of spreading “false news” in tweets about torture in Jaw prison,
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