ADHRB calls on the UN-HRC-PR to work on replacing the inapplicable Resolution 2216 in Yemen

On 27 September, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 54 under item 4 during the General debate. ADHRB called on the UN-HRC-PR to work on replacing the inapplicable Resolution 2216 in Yemen. We point your attention to U.N. Security Council Resolution 2216 and its impact on the human rights[…]

ADHRB demands to end the policy of slow killing of political prisoners in Bahrain

On 26 September, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 54 under item 4 during the General debate. ADHRB demands to end the policy of slow killing of political prisoners in Bahrain. Mr. President, I would like to draw the Council’s attention to the horrific and systematic violations[…]

Profile in Persecution: Ali Isa Abdulla Yusuf Jasim

Updated: Ali Isa Jasim was a 15-year-old high school student when he was arrested without a warrant along with other young boys by officers in civilian clothing. He was subjected to enforced disappearance for a week and denied contact with his family. At only 15 years of age, he was one of 51 individuals subjected[…]

ADHRB, 12 Other NGOs Urge US Government to Pressure for al-Khawaja’s Release

  August 16, 2023   Ambassador Henry Wooster Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520   Dear Ambassador Wooster,   We, the undersigned organizations, are writing with urgent concern for the life of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, a 62-year-old prominent Bahraini-Danish human rights defender who is currently on a[…]

Profile in Persecution: Hasan Ali Rashed

Hasan Ali Rashed is a 18-year-old Bahraini from Karrana, who is charged along with 20 others in a terrorism case known as “Al-Ashtar Brigades”. He was arbitrarily arrested, prevented from completing his studies, and tortured during investigations. He is currently serving his sentence at Jau prison. At approximately 5:00am on 26 November 2021, a group[…]