ADHRB at #HRC57: Elderly HRDs face abuse and human rights violations in Bahrain

On 13th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 57 under item 3 during the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons. ADHRB highlighted the violations faced by elderly opposition leaders in Bahrain, including deliberate medical neglect. Elderly prisoners[…]

ADHRB at #HRC57: Bahrain’s King, Crown Prince, & MOI are responsible for the culture of impunity

On 12th September 2024, ADHRB delivered an intervention at the United Nation Human Rights Council session 57 under item 2 during the General debate. ADHRB held Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Salman, and Interior Minister Sheikh Rashed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, responsible for the growing culture of impunity. We draw the[…]

UN Experts Send Allegation Letter to Bahrain Concerning Water and Electricity Cutoffs, among other Inhumane Detention Conditions in Jau Prison

Three United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteurs have published on their website the allegation letter sent to the Government of Bahrain on 12 August 2024, addressing deteriorating conditions faced by political prisoners in Bahrain’s Jau Prison. This communication highlighted the prisoners’ deprivations of water, electricity, medical care, restricted movement, solitary confinement, isolation, and denial of family[…]

The Case of Mohammed Ramadan and Hussain Moosa in Bahrain

Introduction Mohammed Ramadan and Hussain Moosa are two Bahraini citizens who became internationally known due to their controversial legal cases in Bahrain. Both men were arrested in February 2014 and subsequently sentenced to death, sparking widespread criticism from human rights organisations worldwide. The circumstances surrounding their arrests, interrogations, and trials have been widely condemned, particularly[…]

Briefing Paper: Digital Rights in Bahrain

Introduction  When we refer to digital rights—in this example, Bahraini rights—we refer to a wide set of human rights that are exercised and defended in the digital sphere. These include liberties like privacy, information access, and freedom of speech. As digital platforms are becoming increasingly important in social, political, and economic life, these rights have[…]