15 NGOs Write Letter to Amal Clooney Regarding Restrictions on Press Freedoms in Bahrain

8 August 2019 — Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) along with 14 other NGOs wrote a joint letter to Amal Clooney regarding the severe restrictions of freedom of expression and press freedom in Bahrain. The letter highlighted the case of seven journalists having their citizenship revoked since 2011 as well as[…]

In Response to Bahrain Executions, French MP Renews Call for Universal Abolition of the Death Penalty

In the wake of Bahrain’s execution of three men, including Bahraini citizens Ali Al Arab and Ahmed Al Malali, French Senator Jean-Marie Bockel reaffirmed France’s opposition to the death penalty in any and all circumstances. She also called upon states still administering capital punishment to establish a moratorium towards definitive abolition. Find the English PDF[…]

Profile in Persecution: Ahmed Hasan Kadhem

Ahmed Hasan Kadhem is a 27-year-old Bahraini citizen. Since his arbitrary arrest in 2015, and subsequent detention in 2016, Bahraini authorities have subjected Ahmed to torture, ill-treatment, and an unfair trial. He is currently in Jau Prison. On 14 June 2015, officers from the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) arrested Ahmed from his house without a[…]

ADHRB Responds to Bahraini Embassy Statement on the Execution of Ali AlArab and Ahmed AlMalali

On 27 July 2019, the Bahraini government executed Ali AlArab and Ahmed AlMalali, two torture victims who were convicted in an unfair trial. The executions took place amid an international outcry against the measure. Members of Congress, including Senator Bob Menendez, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission co-chairs, and Representative Ro Khanna, as well Members[…]