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Congressional Briefing: A New Way Forward for U.S. Government Engagement with Bahrain
November 8, 2013
Where Cannon HOB 210 (Capitol South Metro Station) Friday, November 15 10:00am – 11:15am Featuring Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) Emile A. Nakhleh, Ph.D. Research Professor, University of New Mexico and…
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Bahrain Tightens Grip on Opposition Leaders and Freedom of Expression
November 8, 2013
Last Sunday Sheikh Ali Salman, the leader of Bahrain’s main opposition group, the Al Wefaq Society, was charged with insulting authorities. The move signals deepening repression from…
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Kuwaiti Appeals Court upholds Blogger’s 10-year Prison Sentence
November 5, 2013
By Molly Hofsommer Human Rights Defenders Program Last week Kuwait’s Court of Appeals upheld the 10-year prison sentence of blogger Hamad al Naqi, 26, for comments considered…
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U.S. Should Monitor, Publicly Assess Bahrain Prosecution of Khalil Al Marzooq
October 22, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First today called on the United States Embassy in Bahrain to send official observers to the trial of detained prominent Bahraini…
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U.S. Government Should Speak Out Against Proposed Bahraini Tear Gas Deal with South Korea
October 17, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First said today that reports that Bahrain will import 1.6 million tear gas canisters from South Korea are another worrying sign…
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Bahrain Hosts First Gulf Media Forum for Information Ministers
October 4, 2013
The Bahraini regime has frequently cracked down on human rights defenders by prosecuting them for their actions on social media. In an ironic twist raising…
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Update on Bahraini Defender Naji Fattel’s Trial
October 3, 2013
*Update: Naji Fateel was due in court for his appeal hearing on November 18, 2013, which has now been adjourned until December 29, 2013. This…
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The United States should Speak Out on Bahrain Abuses
October 1, 2013
By Brian Dooley This is a cross-post from The Huffington Post. Two years ago this week, in the shadow of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, 20 Bahraini…
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Top Ten Questions Malinowski Should Face during Today’s Confirmation Hearing
September 24, 2013
This afternoon, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold its confirmation hearing for Assistant Secretary of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor nominee Tom Malinowski. The…
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Patterson Confirmation Hearing Offers Senators Chance to Question Future of Middle East Policy
September 18, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First urges members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to ask Ambassador Anne Patterson challenging questions about U.S. policy in the…
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U.S. Ambassador Donahoe Hits Back at Bahraini Media Distortion of Meeting with Regime Officials
September 11, 2013
By Brian Dooley Once again the Bahraini media has proven that it plays fast and loose with the truth in its reporting of the regime’s meetings…
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47 Countries Sign Bahrain Statement at U.N. Human Rights Council
September 10, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Human Rights First welcomes yesterday’s statement signed by 47 countries, including the United States, that expresses concern over human rights violations in Bahrain.…