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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

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At Manama Dialogue, US Must Change Course and Speak Forcefully on Human Rights Violations in Bahrain

Representatives from some 30 nations will gather in Bahrain's capital for the Manama Dialogue, a regional conference on security issues.

December 7, 2012

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New Congressional Project Highlighting Prisoners of Conscience “Leads by Example on Human Rights”

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC), in conjunction with the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and Amnesty…

December 6, 2012