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Bahrain Stages Fake Elections For Poodle Parliament

By Brian Dooley We know from Roman historian Suetonius that Julius Caesar’s reforms included a political system where half the magistrates were popularly elected and half were appointed. Such a system…

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Trump Prepares Dangerous Sale of F-16s to Bahrain

By Brian Dooley This is cross-posted from The Huffington Post. News that the White House will approve the sale of military jets to Bahrain without any human rights restrictions is as depressing…

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Prosecuting Children in Bahrain, So Much for the Rights of the Child

By Diana Sayed Ali Hasan Alqudaihi, 11, was playing outside with two of his friends when he was approached by a man who turned out to be a member of…

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Bahrain Ambassador Declines Dooley’s Invitation for a Public Debate on Reforms

Earlier this week, Human Rights First’s Brian Dooley sent a letter to Houda Nonoo, Bahrain’s ambassador to the United States, asking her for a public discussion about human rights reforms in…

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Bahrain Moves to Restrict Digital Journalism

By Jude Ali The Rio Olympics are the perfect example of the dwindling power of traditional media and the growing demand for digital journalism. While NBC Universal CEO Steve Burke’s “nightmare”…

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Reports of Peaceful Protestors Attacked in Bahrain

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First is gravely concerned at reports that peaceful protestors in several locations across Bahrain have been attacked today by security forces using teargas, buckshot and rubber bullets. …

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Bahrain Unsuitable to Host Formula 1 Race

Washington, D.C.—A decision from the Formula 1 authorities on whether Bahrain will be allowed to host a Grand Prix event later in 2011 is expected on Friday, June 3. Following…

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Award of Bahrain Grand Prix Setback for Human Rights

Washington, D.C.—Today’s decision by the Formula 1 authorities to stage a Grand Prix race in Bahrain in October damages the push for human rights in the country, said Human Rights…

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Secretary Clinton Must Press Bahrain Crown Prince on Human Rights During Visit

Washington, D.C.—Secretary Hillary Clinton and other U.S. officials meeting Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the U.S. this week must publicly press the issue of…

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Formula 1 President Should Meet with Human Rights Advocates About Bahrain Grand Prix

Washington, D.C. — Today, Human Rights First addressed a letter to Formula 1 president and CEO, Bernie Ecclestone, urging the organization to rethink its decision to allow Bahrain to host a…

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