10 March 2025 – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain, in tandem with Human Rights Watch, today launched a campaign to end the torture of children in Bahrain. As part of that campaign, we are calling on our supporters in the United States to contact their representatives in Congress – including their Congressperson[…]
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Mar
This report explores the ongoing arrests and human rights violations against children in Bahrain, particularly those linked to freedom of expression and assembly. Despite the royal pardon in April 2024 and the release of detained minors, the arbitrary arrest, detention, and abuse of children persist. Introduction (Pages 1-2) Despite the royal decree of April 2024[…]
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Mar
Abbas Muslem AbdulHusain Juma was an 18-year-old school student when Bahraini authorities brutally arrested him on 26 August 2024 without a warrant while he was on his way to his grandfather’s house. During his detention, he has endured torture, denial of family visits, deprivation of lawyer access, unfair trials, and medical neglect. He is currently[…]
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Feb
Feb
For two decades, the host has been a staple of the Formula One calendar. But behind the glitz and speed of the race lies a troubling reality: Bahrain’s use of F1 to use its ongoing human rights abuses. The government leverages this high-profile sporting event to polish its international image, while simultaneously silencing dissent, imprisoning[…]
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Feb
In 2004, Formula 1 (F1) declared its Grand Prix races in Bahrain. Headlines were made as Bahrain hosted the first race of its kind in the Middle East. It was celebrated so much to be given the title for best organized grand prix by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The races continued throughout seasons,[…]
