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Bahrain Weekly Newsletter #84

Posted on by ADHRB Admin
28
Dec

NGOs Call for Immediate Release of Al-Wefaq General-Secretary


On 28 December 2014, Bahraini authorities arrested Shaikh Ali Salman, Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq Political Society. The Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Americans for Democracy for Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB), and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) strongly condemn the Bahraini government’s detention of Shaikh Salman for his peaceful political activities and his work as a leader of the largest opposition political party in Bahrain. The undersigned NGOs are extremely concerned for the well-being of Shaikh Salman, and fear that his arrest will lead to the further deterioration of the human rights situation and may strengthen extremism in the country.

Please click here for a PDF of this statement.
Updates from the Ground
  • More than 50 people were arrested, including 5 children
  • 15 individuals were sentenced to a cumulative of 117 years in prison
  • 38 individuals had their trials postponed
  • More than 30 protests and sit-ins took place
  • Security forces continue to use excessive force including tear gas and shotgun pellets against protesters
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Bahrain in the News
Commentary on Bahrain
Arabic Articles
20 Youth Arrested from Sannabis
Please click here for a PDF of this article in EnglishAl-Wefaq Secretary-General Arrested
Please click here for a PDF of this article in EnglishCourt of Appeals to Review Case of 14 Accused of Terrorism Charges
Please click here for a PDF of this article in English