Americans for Democracy and Human Rights submitted nine statements during the 51st session of the Human Rights Council held between 12 September and 7 October 2022. These statements focused on the various human rights violations that have been recorded in the Gulf region and under different items. The HRC entails the discussion of issues pertaining[…]
04
Oct
Oct
On 4 October, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 51 under item 9, during the General debate. ADHRB demands an investigation into the mistreatment of Sheikh Al-Muqdad to hold the responsible officers accountable. Mr. President, We express grave concern over the reprisal suffered by political prisoners in[…]
30
Sep
Sep
On 30 September, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 51 under item 6, during the General debate. ADHRB demands that Bahrain be held accountable for its failure to implement past UPR recommendations. With Bahrain’s 4th cycle Universal Periodic Review coming up, Americans for Democracy and[…]
30
Sep
Sep
On 30 September, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 51 under item 5, during the General debate. ADHRB raises the issue of systemic reprisal in Bahrain. Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, This marks yet another year with Bahrain named in the report on reprisals. It is[…]
29
Sep
Sep
Hussain Ali Ayyad was 19 years old, still a student from AlShakhoora, when officers from the Bahraini Ministry of Interior arrested him in 2017. He was tortured and sentenced in an unfair trial and is currently serving a lengthy sentence in Jau Prison. On 27 February 2017, armed civilian officers and riot police raided Hussain’s[…]
