Profile in Persecution: Mohamed Ali Baddaw

Mohamed Ali Mohsen Baddaw, a Bahraini high school student, was only 19 years old when he was arbitrarily detained in 2016, preventing him from completing his studies. He is currently serving his prison sentence in Jau prison where he is being denied medical attention for his Vitiligo. He also was subjected to torture and ill-treatment[…]

What are the Bahraini authorities waiting for to release Abduljalil Al-Singace?

Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) call for the urgent release of Abduljalil Al-Singace, a blogger jailed for the past ten and a half years in Bahrain who has been on hunger strike for nearly three months in protest against the treatment he is receiving in prison.[…]

At HRC 48 ADHRB call on Bahrain to unconditionally release all political prisoners

On 26 september, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 48 under item 4 to call on Bahrain to unconditionally release all political prisoners. Madame President, The ongoing detention of leading human rights defenders and political leaders is yet another sign that the Government of Bahrain does not[…]

At HRC 48: The culture of impunity in Bahrain

On 26 september, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 48 under item 4 about the culture of impunity in Bahrain.   One of the main challenges to any human rights reforms in Bahrain is the deep rooted culture of impunity in the country. Where Bahraini security officials[…]

Profile in Persecution: Alaa Mansoor Ansaif

Alaa Mansoor Ansaif was a 17-year-old student studying electrical engineering when he was warrantlessly arrested by officers in civilian clothing in a house raid. He was then forcibly disappeared, subjected to physical and psychological torture, and forced to sign a confession.  He is currently held at Jau Prison where he is being subjected to severe[…]