BIRD Weekly Newsletter #52: BIRD at HRC29

Wednesday, 24 June 2015, Issue #52

BIRD Weekly Newsletter

In this Issue

 BIRD at HRC29  Upcoming Events  Support Al-Singace 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


BIRD at HRC29


 

24 June 2015: Sayed Alwadaei Calls for the creation of a Special Rapporteur on Bahrain 

24 June 2015: Czech Republic supports UN call for release of all prisoners in Bahrain

24 June 2015: Swiss concerned with Bahrain restrictions on freedom of Assembly

24 June 2015: Ireland Calls on Bahrain to respect freedom of Expression and Assembly

24 June 2015: Norway concerned over situation in Saudi and use of death penalty

22 June 2015: Husain Abdullah Calls on Human Rights Council to Ensure Freedom of Expression for Gulf States

22 June 2015: Nedal Alsalman – 29th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council


Upcoming Events at HRC29


 

#SaudiWomen

The panel discussion will focus on the status of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia, as well as the implementation of the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women.

#NoMoreImpunity

The panel discussion will focus on the alarming number of political prisoners currently detained in Bahrain, as well as the targeting of human rights defenders.

Take Action


English PEN: Support Al-Singace, Political Prisoner on Hunger Strike

On 27 June, Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace will have been on hunger strike for 100 days. His hunger strike began in March in protest of conditions in Jau prison. Dr Al-Singace requires specialist medical treatment for ongoing health problems, some of which result from torture and ill-treatment in prison. He is serving a life sentence for his peaceful opposition activities.

PEN is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace and demands that he receives full access to medical attention as a matter of urgency.

Take Action Now


Updates from the Ground  


22 arrested including 9 children

1 sentenced to 3 years in prison

103 trials postponed

Political Leader  Ebrahim Sharif released after serving four years in prison

Opposition Leader  Sheikh Ali-Salman sentenced to 4 years

Security forces continue the use of force and excessive use of tear gas against peaceful protesters.


#TwitterNation


 


Weekly Highlights


Bahrain’s rulers now flout the U.S. openly

No Hollywood Ending for Bahraini Opposition Leaders

Bahrain releases activist jailed for 4 years over part in 2011 uprising

#SaudiCables Show Saudi Arabia Worried About Media Coverage of Bahrain’s 2011 Uprising


News & Commentaries


Reuters: Bahrain seizes explosives meant for use in Saudi Arabia
Middle East Eye: New UK-Bahrain naval base takes colonial-era name
Human Rights First: Bahrain Releases Major Political Leaders from Prison
Middle East Eye: Gulf ruling families’ reckless choice
Chatham House: Bahrain Reformer’s Imprisonment Highlights Political Fragility


 

Take Action & Email Your MP to ask that they support the case of Dr Abduljalil AlSingace by signing EDM 107

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