Report
Behind the Rhetoric: Human Rights Abuses in Bahrain Continue Unabated
A new report by Amnesty International details the rampant abuses including torture, arbitrary detentions and excessive use of force against…
April 15, 2015
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
Press Release
Bahrain: Bailing of human rights activist merely delays decision on unfair charges
News that Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been released on bail is long over-due said Amnesty International today…
November 3, 2014
Press Release
Bahrain must release activist Nabeel Rajab, detained for 'insulting' tweets
The Bahraini authorities must immediately release a prominent human rights activist who has been detained for posting tweets deemed insulting…
October 2, 2014
Press Release
Bahraini Authorities Must Investigate Death of Young Detainee
The Bahraini authorities must immediately investigate the death in custody of a 19-year-old man who was shot in the head…
January 27, 2014
Report
Annual Report: Bahrain 2013
Kingdom of Bahrain Head of state King Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Head of government Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al…
May 15, 2013
Press Release
Second Cancellation by Bahrain of U.N. Torture Review Shows Gulf Kingdom "Not Serious" About Human Rights Reforms
The U.N. Special Rapporteur on torture, Juan Mendez, said he was "deeply disappointed" after Bahrain postponed next month's visit, citing…
April 24, 2013
Press Release
Bahrain Authorities Must Demonstrate Progress Ahead of Grand Prix by Releasing All Prisoners of Conscience
As Bahrain steps into the global spotlight with the upcoming Formula One Grand Prix, there is a high risk that…
April 17, 2013
Press Release
Join Amnesty International USA for a Special Screening of Oscar-nominated, No, on Thursday, February 21
Amnesty International USA, in partnership with Reporters Without Borders Freedom House and Participant Media, will hold a pre-release screening of…
February 15, 2013
Press Release
New Report Released Two Years after Bahrain Uprising Shows that Many Still Pay Price of Freedom for Daring to Speak Out
Two years after the 2011 uprising in Bahrain, prisoners of conscience remain behind bars and activists continue to be jailed…
February 13, 2013
Press Release
Bahrain's Appeal Verdict Shows Justice System Flaws
A decision rejecting an appeal by 13 opposition activists and upholding prison sentences ranging from five years to life is…
January 7, 2013
Press Release
Bahrain Must Release Prominent Activist Nabeel Rajab Following Hollow Appeal Verdict
Amnesty International today called on Bahrain to release prominent human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, whose conviction for involvement in anti-government…
December 11, 2012