In light of the unprecedented jail sentences recently issued against peaceful activists and others in Saudi Arabia merely for exercising their freedom of expression, concerns are growing for those who remain in arbitrary detention without charge or are facing prolonged trials or retrial. The undersigned NGOs call on the international community to intensify efforts to[…]
05
Oct
Oct
Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB), the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), FIDH, and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) have submitted a report assessing Bahrain’s implementation of 3rd UPR cycle recommendations. The submission covers different prevalent human rights issues in Bahrain, namely freedom of expression and freedom of association,[…]
05
Oct
Oct
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[…]
