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Racing Through Repression: 20 Years of Formula 1 Sportswashing in Bahrain

April 14, 2025

On April 13, 2025, Bahrain hosted its 20th Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir—an event once again promoted as a celebration of global sport and national pride. But for many human rights advocates, this milestone doesn’t represent progress. Instead, it marks two decades of sportswashing—the[...]

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

April 11, 2025

In 2024, Saudi Arabia executed 345 people, the highest number recorded in the country in 30 years and more than double the 2023 total . This alarming figure highlights the broader pattern of judicial abuse and repression in the kingdom. Despite frequent claims of reform, Saudi Arabia’s justice system remains[...]

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

April 10, 2025

Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma, a 16-year-old minor and school student, was arrested by Bahraini authorities on 14 January 2025 after appearing for a summons before the High Criminal Court. He is the younger brother of 17-year-old detained minor Abbas Muslem AbdulHusain Juma, who was arrested on 26 August 2024 and[...]

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Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

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Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

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Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing and the Italian Super Cup

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The Use of Multiple Charges Against Minors and the Illusion of Clemency in Bahrain

April 8, 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s Death Penalty: A Tension Between Reform and Repression

April 4, 2025

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Detention of Children in Bahrain

April 3, 2025

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An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council

March 27, 2025

ADHRB At the UN UAE

ADHRB at HRC58: Release UAE’s most prominent human rights activist, Ahmed Mansoor

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to Free Elderly Activists Jailed for Cooperating with the UN

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 urges protection for human rights defenders in Bahrain

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Saudi Arabia

ADHRB at HRC58 calls for Action on Discrimination Against Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for an End to Bahrain’s Persecution of Human Rights Defenders

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for Action Against Bahrain’s Retaliatory Measures & Medical Neglect in Jau Prison

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to End Religious Repression Against Shia Political Prisoners

March 21, 2025

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Profile in Persecution: Ali Salman Maki Marhoon

March 20, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Demands the Immediate Release of Elderly Bahraini Opposition Leaders and HRDs

March 19, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

#ADHRB@HRC58 Demands the Release of Bahraini Political Prisoners and Accountability for Torture

March 18, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Condemns Bahrain’s Grave Violations Against Detained Children

March 14, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB At #HRC58 Urges Action on Bahrain’s Medical Neglect of Disabled Prisoners

March 11, 2025

Bahrain Blog posts & Dispatch Reports

The Use of Multiple Charges Against Minors and the Illusion of Clemency in Bahrain

April 8, 2025

Reports Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Death Penalty: A Tension Between Reform and Repression

April 4, 2025

Bahrain Reports

Detention of Children in Bahrain

April 3, 2025

Countries

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council

March 27, 2025

ADHRB At the UN UAE

ADHRB at HRC58: Release UAE’s most prominent human rights activist, Ahmed Mansoor

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to Free Elderly Activists Jailed for Cooperating with the UN

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 urges protection for human rights defenders in Bahrain

March 25, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Saudi Arabia

ADHRB at HRC58 calls for Action on Discrimination Against Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for an End to Bahrain’s Persecution of Human Rights Defenders

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for Action Against Bahrain’s Retaliatory Measures & Medical Neglect in Jau Prison

March 21, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to End Religious Repression Against Shia Political Prisoners

March 21, 2025

Bahrain Bahrain Profile in Persecution Profiles in Persecution

Profile in Persecution: Ali Salman Maki Marhoon

March 20, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Demands the Immediate Release of Elderly Bahraini Opposition Leaders and HRDs

March 19, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

#ADHRB@HRC58 Demands the Release of Bahraini Political Prisoners and Accountability for Torture

March 18, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 Condemns Bahrain’s Grave Violations Against Detained Children

March 14, 2025

ADHRB At the UN Bahrain

ADHRB At #HRC58 Urges Action on Bahrain’s Medical Neglect of Disabled Prisoners

March 11, 2025

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10 March 2025 – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain, in tandem with Human Rights Watch, today launched a campaign to end the torture of children in Bahrain. As part of that campaign, we are calling on our supporters in the United States to contact their representatives in[...]

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Racing Through Repression: 20 Years of Formula 1 Sportswashing in Bahrain

Racing Through Repression: 20 Years of Formula 1 Sportswashing in Bahrain

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing and the Italian Super Cup

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing and the Italian Super Cup

Racing Through Repression: 20 Years of Formula 1 Sportswashing in Bahrain

Racing Through Repression: 20 Years of Formula 1 Sportswashing in Bahrain

Sentenced as Children: Saudi Arabia’s Use of the Death Penalty Against Minors

Profile in Persecution: Aqeel Muslem AbdulHusain Juma

Saudi Arabia’s Sportswashing and the Italian Super Cup

Latest Updates

The Use of Multiple Charges Against Minors and the Illusion of Clemency in Bahrain

Saudi Arabia’s Death Penalty: A Tension Between Reform and Repression

Detention of Children in Bahrain

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council

ADHRB at HRC58: Release UAE’s most prominent human rights activist, Ahmed Mansoor

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to Free Elderly Activists Jailed for Cooperating with the UN

ADHRB at HRC58 urges protection for human rights defenders in Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 calls for Action on Discrimination Against Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for an End to Bahrain’s Persecution of Human Rights Defenders

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for Action Against Bahrain’s Retaliatory Measures & Medical Neglect in Jau Prison

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to End Religious Repression Against Shia Political Prisoners

Profile in Persecution: Ali Salman Maki Marhoon

ADHRB at HRC58 Demands the Immediate Release of Elderly Bahraini Opposition Leaders and HRDs

#ADHRB@HRC58 Demands the Release of Bahraini Political Prisoners and Accountability for Torture

ADHRB at HRC58 Condemns Bahrain’s Grave Violations Against Detained Children

ADHRB At #HRC58 Urges Action on Bahrain’s Medical Neglect of Disabled Prisoners

The Use of Multiple Charges Against Minors and the Illusion of Clemency in Bahrain

Saudi Arabia’s Death Penalty: A Tension Between Reform and Repression

Detention of Children in Bahrain

An Overview of ADHRB’s Participation in the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council

ADHRB at HRC58: Release UAE’s most prominent human rights activist, Ahmed Mansoor

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to Free Elderly Activists Jailed for Cooperating with the UN

ADHRB at HRC58 urges protection for human rights defenders in Bahrain

ADHRB at HRC58 calls for Action on Discrimination Against Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for an End to Bahrain’s Persecution of Human Rights Defenders

ADHRB at HRC58 Calls for Action Against Bahrain’s Retaliatory Measures & Medical Neglect in Jau Prison

ADHRB at HRC58 Urges Bahrain to End Religious Repression Against Shia Political Prisoners

Profile in Persecution: Ali Salman Maki Marhoon

ADHRB at HRC58 Demands the Immediate Release of Elderly Bahraini Opposition Leaders and HRDs

#ADHRB@HRC58 Demands the Release of Bahraini Political Prisoners and Accountability for Torture

ADHRB at HRC58 Condemns Bahrain’s Grave Violations Against Detained Children

ADHRB At #HRC58 Urges Action on Bahrain’s Medical Neglect of Disabled Prisoners

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