Bahrain
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa granted amnesties to over 2,500 prisoners in 2024, including to more than 800 prisoners held unjustly for political participation and peaceful free expression. Yet, human rights defenders and political leaders, including Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, Hassan Mushaima, Dr. Abduljalil al-Singace, and Sheikh Ali Salman, have all remained arbitrarily detained. Furthermore, the Bahraini government has not commuted the death sentences of the 26 individuals who remain on death row.
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October 10, 2022
“The Court is Satisfied with the Confession”
Bahrain Death Sentences Follow Torture, Sham Trials
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November 22, 2015
“The Blood of People Who Don’t Cooperate”
Continuing Torture and Mistreatment of Detainees in Bahrain
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May 28, 2014
Criminalizing Dissent, Entrenching Impunity
Persistent Failures of the Bahraini Justice System Since the BICI Report
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March 17, 2026
Iran: Unlawful Strikes Across Gulf Endanger Civilians
Iran Kills, Wounds Civilians Across Gulf; Deliberately Targets Economic Centers
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March 13, 2026
Formula One: Put Human Rights in the Driver’s Seat
2026 Grand Prix Hosts Have Track Record of Serious Rights Abuses
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March 11, 2026
Bahrain Should Urgently Release Prisoners Amid Airstrikes
Free Those Detained Arbitrarily Unconditionally; Others Temporarily
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November 19, 2025
Bahrain: Immediately Release Prominent Activist
Ebrahim Sharif Detained for Free Expression
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November 4, 2025
Human Rights Watch Remarks to European Parliament Trade Committee on EU-Gulf relations
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September 1, 2025
UK: Rights Protections Needed in Gulf Trade Pact
Avoid Complicity in Abuse of Migrant Workers, Others
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September 1, 2025
Joint Statement: Human Rights Concerns Regarding the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
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July 9, 2025
Letter Following Meeting with Bahrain Crown Prince
