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Middle East Minister promises to meet Bahraini torture survivors after debate
24 November 2022 – Cross-party peers in the House of Lords debated human rights in Gulf states and put pressure on the Minister for the
UK: Bahrain Institute (BIRD) and MPs voice concern over Bahrain’s elections amidst findings they are a “sham”
16 November 2022 – Today, an event was held in the UK parliament on repression surrounding elections currently underway in Bahrain where the new
Report: Bahraini elections a “sham” as boycott calls lead to imprisonment
London – On 12 November 2022, Bahrain will hold its parliamentary and municipal elections. Ahead of elections in Bahrain, a landmark new report has been
Pope Francis Should Condemn Bahrain Rights Record
Call for End to Death Penalty, Release of Those Unjustly Detained Pope Francis should press Bahrain to end its human rights abuses when he visits the country
UK Government Funding Institutions Linked To Grave Human Rights abuses in Bahrain
New report documents a litany of human rights abuses at institutions in receipt of UK taxpayer-funded support. The report examines the cases of individuals currently
Bahrain: Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials
Bahrain: Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials Court Records Show Pervasive Rights Violations Bahraini courts have convicted and sentenced defendants to death following manifestly unfair
Joint Letter to Bahrain King: Free 400-day hunger striker Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace
King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa 13 August 2022 Your Majesties,
Timeline: Dr Abduljalil AlSingace’s Hunger Strike
Dr Abduljalil AlSingace, an imprisoned opposition activist and human rights defender, has been on hunger strike since 8 July 2021. He is protesting against persistent
Joint Letter: Make any meeting with King Hamad contingent on tangible human rights reforms
Dear Mr. President, We are writing to raise serious concerns about your confirmed participation in the upcoming Jeddah Summit on 15 and 16 July given
Rights groups & MPs condemn UK Minister’s failure to raise serious human rights concerns as first visit to Bahrain coincides with prisoner’s 1 year hunger strike anniversary
4 July 2022 – The Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling MP has tweeted praising Bahrain’s “real progress” after visiting
Bahrain: Release political prisoners ahead of UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Today, activists and NGO representatives gathered outside the Bahraini Embassy in London to mark the 11-year anniversary of the conviction and sentencing of high-profile
UK: Bahrain Institute (BIRD) and MPs voice concern over Bahrain’s elections amidst findings they are a “sham”
16 November 2022 – Today, an event was held in the UK parliament on repression surrounding elections currently underway in Bahrain where the new
Report: Bahraini elections a “sham” as boycott calls lead to imprisonment
London – On 12 November 2022, Bahrain will hold its parliamentary and municipal elections. Ahead of elections in Bahrain, a landmark new report has been
Pope Francis Should Condemn Bahrain Rights Record
Call for End to Death Penalty, Release of Those Unjustly Detained Pope Francis should press Bahrain to end its human rights abuses when he visits the country
UK Government Funding Institutions Linked To Grave Human Rights abuses in Bahrain
New report documents a litany of human rights abuses at institutions in receipt of UK taxpayer-funded support. The report examines the cases of individuals currently
Bahrain: Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials
Bahrain: Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials Court Records Show Pervasive Rights Violations Bahraini courts have convicted and sentenced defendants to death following manifestly unfair
Joint Letter to Bahrain King: Free 400-day hunger striker Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace
King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa 13 August 2022 Your Majesties,
Timeline: Dr Abduljalil AlSingace’s Hunger Strike
Dr Abduljalil AlSingace, an imprisoned opposition activist and human rights defender, has been on hunger strike since 8 July 2021. He is protesting against persistent
Joint Letter: Make any meeting with King Hamad contingent on tangible human rights reforms
Dear Mr. President, We are writing to raise serious concerns about your confirmed participation in the upcoming Jeddah Summit on 15 and 16 July given
Rights groups & MPs condemn UK Minister’s failure to raise serious human rights concerns as first visit to Bahrain coincides with prisoner’s 1 year hunger strike anniversary
4 July 2022 – The Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling MP has tweeted praising Bahrain’s “real progress” after visiting
Bahrain: Release political prisoners ahead of UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Today, activists and NGO representatives gathered outside the Bahraini Embassy in London to mark the 11-year anniversary of the conviction and sentencing of high-profile