Bahrain ADHRB submits written statement to the Human Rights Council on Bahrain On the occasion of the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, ADHRB in conjunction with partner organizations submitted a written statement to the Council regarding human rights in Bahrain, and the abuse of anti-terror legislation. Read more… Updates from the Ground Authorities[…]
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Speaking in Dubai, the US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates praised the UAE for its efforts in the global fight against terrorism. Ambassador Barbara Leaf stated that the UAE’s valuable contribution in the fight against extremism went beyond military involvement, as the Emirates offer “a counter to that very dark vision that Daesh perpetuates.”[…]
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On the occasion of the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, ADHRB in conjunction with partner organizations submitted a written statement to the Council regarding human rights in Bahrain, and the abuse of anti-terror legislation. Please continue reading for the full text, or click here to read a PDF of the statement. Bahrain: Abusing[…]
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24 March 2016 – Geneva – Today, an important resolution has been adopted during the 31st session of the Human Rights Council. This resolution, sponsored by Switzerland, Costa Rica and Turkey, refers to the “Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Context of Peaceful Protests”. It encourages States to take positive measures to promote[…]
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On March 23, 2016, at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, Diam Abou-Diab delivered an oral intervention during the Item 10 General Debate on behalf of ADHRB, Alsalam Foundation, BCHR, and BIRD, in which she called the Council’s attention to Bahrain’s continued lack of cooperation with the UN human rights mechanisms and bodies.[…]
