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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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