The Human Rights Council Extends the Mandate of the Group of Eminent Experts in Yemen

28 September 2018 – Today, on the final day of the 39th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC), the HRC passed a Dutch-sponsored resolution (A/HRC/39/L.21) extending the mandate of the Group of Eminent Experts (GEE) in Yemen for an additional year, requesting the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights[…]

The UAE has not taken steps to address torture, migrant rights, and restrictions on free expression: ADHRB at HRC39

On Monday 24 September, at the 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) delivered an oral intervention during the Item 6 General Debate. The intervention raised concerns about the United Arab Emirates’ continued violations of human rights and their refusal to implement their 2nd[…]

Gulf States Remain Areas of Deep Concern on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

30 July 2018 – Five years ago, the United Nations Member States convened to adopt resolution A/RES/68/192, a resolution that officially designated 30 July as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons as a day to bring both awareness to human trafficking and promote the rights of trafficking victims. As the world recognizes this 30 July,[…]

Torture in UAE Prisons Remains Rampant, both Domestically and Internationally, as US Fails to Show Concern

Recent reports have shed light on the likely existence of secret prisons run by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Yemen, and the horrendous acts of torture that have occurred in these facilities. Despite credible and detailed allegations, the United States (US) continues to turn a blind eye and refute any accusations of wrong-doing by[…]

Qatar Accuses the UAE of Discriminatory Blockade at the International Court of Justice

On 27 June 2018, Qatar took the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) – the United Nations’ highest court – for its role in the blockade against Qatar which has extended for over a year. Qatar cited that the blockade was a form of discrimination against Qatari citizens, and the[…]