All GCC states implement the kafala system, a visa sponsorship program that gives extensive powers to employers and leaves workers vulnerable to abuse. Domestic workers, primarily women from South and Southeast Asia, are especially vulnerable to exploitation due to their isolation and reliance on their employers. They face a higher risk of physical, sexual, and[…]
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Since 6 December 2024, political prisoners in Jau Prison have faced relentless and systematic abuses following the death of Husain Aman due to medical neglect. The Bahraini authorities responded to prisoner protests with severe retaliation, including the violent suppression of inmates and collective punishment measures. Building 7, housing 68 political prisoners, has been under siege[…]
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The process of transformation and progress toward democracy in any country necessitates implementing reforms within official state institutions, including the security and judicial systems. These reforms must adhere to a transparent, stringent accountability mechanism grounded in clear legal frameworks. Additionally, it is essential to establish a defined pathway that ensures equal rights for all individuals[…]
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Tensions have re-ignited in Bahrain’s Jau Central Prison following the death of another political prisoner due to medical neglect and the prison administration’s failure to provide routine and emergency healthcare for political prisoners. This incident sparked renewed protests among prisoners, demanding a thorough investigation into the cause of death and an end to ongoing human[…]
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ATTN: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, ATTN: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman الشمالي الفرعي، 7482 الطريق الدائري، 7482، 2277 Northern Ring Branch Rd, An Nakhil, Riyadh 12385, Riyadh 11515, Saudi Arabia December 5, 2024 Your Majesty and your Royal Highness, We write to draw your attention to the grave human rights situation in[…]
