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Bahrain Court of Appeal Increases the Sentence of Al-Wefaq’s Sheikh Ali Salman to Nine Years in Prison

by JHRO / Bahrain / Democracy / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Freedom of Religion / Human Rights / Jau Prison / Sectarianism / Shia / Yemen / 1 Comment / May 30, 2016

Today, 30 May 2016, the Bahraini Court of Appeal toughened the sentence against Sheikh Ali Salman, Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, to nine years in prison, instead of originally a four years’ imprisonment sentence. The court convicted him of “attempting to overthrow the regime”, the same charge from which he was previously acquitted. 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 →

STATEMENT: Bahrainis Peaceful Gatherings Are Legitimate Rights

STATEMENT: Bahrainis Peaceful Gatherings Are Legitimate Rights

by JHRO / Bahrain / Democracy / Demonstration / Freedom of Expression / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / Protest / Sectarianism / No Comments / December 28, 2015

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights recognize the freedom to peaceful assembly and association. In accordance with these documents, the UN Human Rights Council commits to the importance of the freedom to peaceful assembly in numerous resolutions. Continue reading →

Joint Statement: 12 NGOs Urge HRC Further Necessary Steps to Protect Human Rights in Bahrain

by JHRO / Bahrain / Democracy / Freedom of Expression / Freedom of Press / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / October 5, 2015

After the conclusion of Human Rights Council Session 30, the signatory organizations to this statement would like to thank the Human Rights Council, its members and their delegation teams for their tireless work, especially those who signed the joint statement in regards to the situation in Bahrain. We urge them to take practical steps in the next session to ensure victims of human rights abuses are protected once and for all. Continue reading →

Campaign: Free The Activists in Bahrain

by JHRO / Bahrain / Canada / Democracy / Demonstration / Human Rights / Human Rights Council / No Comments / June 25, 2015

On Tuesday June 23rd, JHRO has launched the Free The Activists in Bahrain Campaign in collaboration with its partner NGOs, raising awareness to the Human Rights Violations in the Kingdom and exposing the impunity practices of the authorities.

During the event, the Organization’s executive director Hugh Ali will be meeting with Canadians interested in understanding the nature of the Bahraini conflict.

Please visit the Campaign’s page to get the latest updates of the tour.

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