Profiles in Persecution: Ali Ahmed and Mohamed Ahmed Fakhrawi

Ali Ahmed Fakhrawi and Mohamed Ahmed Fakhrawi are 32-year-old Bahraini twin brothers. Bahraini authorities arrested them in 2015 without warrants, tortured them, and subjected them to an unfair trial. Both are currently being detained in Jau Prison. Officers in plain clothing arrested Ali and Mohamed from their homes on 18 September 2015. The officers did[…]

Profiles in Persecution: Husain AbdulAziz Mohamed

Husain AbdulAziz Mohamed was 20 years old at the time of his arrest in Bahrain in 2015. Since then, the Bahraini authorities have subjected him to torture and failed to provide him with adequate eye surgery for the deterioration of his vision. He currently remains in Jau Prison. On 17 April 2015, officers in civilian[…]

Profiles in Persecution: Jasim Ahmed Dharab

Jasim Ahmed Dharab is a 21-year-old Bahraini University student. He was arrested and tortured by Bahraini authorities and subjected to an unfair trial. Jasim was one of 14 individuals tried in the “February 14 Coalition” case, referring to a largely informal online group which the Bahraini government has designated a terrorist organization. He is currently[…]

Terminally Ill UAE Prisoner Alia Abdulnoor Dies in Custody after being Denied Medical Release

On 4 May 2019, United Arab Emirates (UAE) prisoner Alia Abdulnoor died in custody following a battle with terminal breast cancer. While incarcerated, Abdulnoor was denied adequate treatment and her family’s request for her medical release was rejected. In a statement, the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) called[…]

Profiles in Persecution: Dr. AbdulJalil AlSingace

Dr. AbdulJalil AlSingace was a Bahraini academic, human rights activist, and blogger until 2011, when he was detained for his participation in protests. He is one of the “Bahrain Thirteen,” a group of 13 political leaders who were arrested for their role in the 2011 pro-democracy movement in Bahrain. Dr. AlSingace was tortured and sentenced[…]