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Bahraini opposition silenced on three fronts

by JHRO / Bahrain / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / Shia / No Comments / June 20, 2016

The Kingdom of Bahrain has been in a state of civil unrest since the events of February 2011, where peaceful calls for reform were met with violence, arrests and repression. Despite repeated calls from the international community, the government of Bahrain continues to pursue a campaign aimed at silencing any and all voices of dissent. Continue reading →

Bahrain Authorities Prevent Civil Society Members and Human Rights Defenders from Participating in UN HRC 32

by JHRO / Bahrain / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / June 13, 2016

The undersigned NGO’s are seriously alarmed with Bahrain’s imposition of travel bans against human rights defenders attempting to take part in the 32nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. Travel bans were imposed on human rights defenders Hussain Radhi, Ebtisam Al-Saegh, Ebrahim Al-Demistani and the parents of Ali Mashaima at the Bahrain International Airport after attempting to travel to the UNHRC in Geneva. Both Al-Saegh and Radhi have been participants with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights workshops held in the Kingdom earlier this year. The NGO’s condemn any attempts at preventing civil society from engaging with the Council and are extremely concerned at the failure to protect members of civil society who are taking part in the OHCHR technical programme of assistance in Bahrain. Continue reading →

Bahrain Arrests Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab, NGOs demand immediate release

by JHRO / Bahrain / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / June 13, 2016

13 June 2016 – Bahrain security forces arrested leading human rights defender Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR), Founding Director of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) and Deputy Secretary General of FIDH, early this morning. The arrest comes on the first day of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)’s 32nd Session. We, the undersigned NGOs, condemn the arrest of Nabeel Rajab and stress that all human rights defenders must have the freedom to operate in their country. Continue reading →

[EVENT] Photo Gallery + Conference on Human Rights in Bahrain at the University of Ottawa

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Comunity / Education / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Freedom of Religion / Human Rights / Letters / Research / Schools / Sectarianism / Shia / 1 Comment / June 1, 2016

On May 31st 2016 JHRO organized a photo gallery + conference event on the human rights situation in Bahrain that was hosted by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre at the University of Ottawa. Continue reading →

40 NGOs call for the unconditional release of Zainab al-Khawaja

40 NGOs call for the unconditional release of Zainab al-Khawaja

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Letters / Women / 1 Comment / April 12, 2016

12 April 2016

HM Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa
King of Bahrain
Riffa Palace
Manama, Bahrain

 

Dear King Hamad,

We, the undersigned Bahraini and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), would like to unequivocally condemn your government’s arrest of human rights defender Zainab Al-Khawaja along with her infant son. The implementation of Ms. Al-Khawaja’s prison sentence for merely exercising her right to free expression and assembly amounts to arbitrary detention is wholly unacceptable. While Foreign Minister Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa indicated an intention to release her, she has not yet been freed from prison and we are concerned that these arbitrary charges remain against her. We therefore call on the Government of Bahrain to secure her immediate and unconditional release. Continue reading →

Statement on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the uprising of February 14th 2011 in Bahrain

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Darak Forces / Democracy / Demonstration / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / Sectarianism / Shia / No Comments / February 12, 2016

February 12th 2016, Montreal, Canada:

In the year 2015 we have borne witness to the continued perpetration of numerous violent actions by the government of Bahrain, many of which fly in the face of international laws and conventions and ignore the numerous condemnations voiced by members of the international community. Continue reading →

Saudi Arabia Commits a Massacre Against Humanity – 47 Beheadings in One Day

Saudi Arabia Commits a Massacre Against Humanity - 47 Beheadings in One Day

by JHRO / Britain / Canada / Death Penalty / Democracy / Demonstration / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / KSA / Protest / Saudi Arabia / Shia / Terrorism / No Comments / January 2, 2016

Saudi authorities have started 2016 by executing 47 people, including prominent activist and political prisoner Nimr Al-Nimr, thereby flouting every appeal issued by international NGOs and countries that urged them to address the issues as per the international conventions and treaties, including freedom of assembly and expression as well as relinquish the death sentence. Continue reading →

URGENT APPEAL: Bahrain Authorities Interrogate Activists and Opposition Figures on New Year’s Eve

URGENT APPEAL: Bahrain Authorities Interrogate Activists and Opposition Figures on New Year’s Eve

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Democracy / Demonstration / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / Protest / Sectarianism / No Comments / December 31, 2015

On New Year’s Eve, the security forces in Bahrain are busy summoning prominent activists and opposition leaders for interrogations. This practice is not new to the regime as it increases pressure and infringes on freedoms and liberties. Continue reading →

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