A 16-year-old boy was killed by Bahraini security forces during protests in Muharraq on Friday. According to initial reports, security forces used live rounds of ammunition on protesters, wounding Hussam al-Haddad, who was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. According to the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR), after security forces fired shots[…]
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights of Bahrain (ADHRB) strongly condemns the three-year prison sentence handed down by a Bahrain court today against Nabeel Rajab for his participation in protests, referred to by the Government of Bahrain as “illegal gatherings.” Decisions were rendered in three separate cases against Mr. Rajab, each resulting in a one-year[…]
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Statement of Husain Abdulla, Director Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain Before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing: “Implementation of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report” Wednesday, August 1, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rayburn 2237 I would like to thank the distinguished Chairmen of this Commission for holding this important[…]
