ADHRB at HRC42 Raised Concerns over the Lack of Clean Water and Sanitation Facilities in Yemen due to Saudi and Emirati Aggression

During the 42nd Human Rights Council Session under Item 3 Interactive Dialogue (ID) on the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an oral statement on how Saudi and Emirati aggression in Yemen is affecting the provision of clean drinking[…]

UN Special Procedures Publish Allegation Letter to Qatar on Discriminatory Treatment of the Bahá’í Religious Minority

On 16 August 2019, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on minority issues and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief sent an to the Government of Qatar. The letter brought forth allegations concerning the discriminatory treatment of the Bahá’í religious minority in Qatar, specifically involving deportations, blacklisting, the inability to build a cemetery,[…]

HRC42 Written Statement: A Culture of Impunity in Bahrain

Ahead of the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) submitted a written statement to the Council concerning impunity with Bahrain. Continue reading below for the full text of the statement, or click here for a PDF. — A Culture of Impunity in Bahrain[…]

HRC42 Written Statement: The Plight of Female Political Prisoners in Bahrain

Ahead of the 42nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) submitted a written statement to the Council to raise awareness and voice concerns around Bahrain’s detention of female political prisoners. Continue reading below for the full text of statement, or click here for a[…]

Profiles in Persecution: Hasan Ali Fateel

Hasan Ali Fateel is a 20-year-old Bahraini student who was arbitrarily detained after his warrantless arrest in 2018.Since Hasan’s arrest, Bahraini officials have tortured him, disappeared him for over a month, and subjected him to an unfair trial. Hasan is currently imprisoned in New Dry Dock, the section of Jau Prison reserved for inmates under[…]