ADHRB raises the systematic practice of torture at the Human Rights Council

On 28 March, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 49 under item 8, during the General debate. ADHRB raises the systematic practice of torture at the Human Rights Council. Mr. President, AlSalam echoes the Vienna Declaration’s description of torture as one of the most atrocious violations against[…]

ADHRB urges the international community to pressure Bahrain into implementing UPR recommendations

On 24 March, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 49 under item 6, during the General debate. ADHRB urges the international community to pressure Bahrain into implementing UPR recommendations. Mr. President, With Bahrain’s Fourth Cycle Review set to begin in May, ADHRB would like to bring to[…]

ADHRB calls on the international community to speak up about Saudi Arabia’s recent mass execution

On 23 March, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 49 under item 4, during the General debate. ADHRB calls on the international community to speak up about Saudi Arabia’s recent mass execution. Mr. President, ADHRB would like to thank the UN High Commissioner for her statement condemning[…]

ADHRB demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Bahrain

On 23 March, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 49 under item 4, during the General debate. ADHRB demands the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Bahrain. Mr. President, AlSalam would like to draw the Council’s attention to the application of the Alternative Sentencing[…]

At HRC49 ADHRB raises the case of Bahraini political activist Ahmed Jaffar at the Human Rights Council

On 16 March, ADHRB has delivered an oral intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 49 under item 3, during the General debate. ADHRB  raises the case of Bahraini political activist Ahmed Jaffar at the Human Rights Council. Mr. President, IDO raises concern over the severe torture Ahmed Jaafar Ali was subjected to[…]