We found 635 results for “Bahrain”.
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Ambassador Ford’s Confirmation Praised
October 4, 2011
Washington, DC — Human Rights First applauds the U.S. Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Robert Ford to be U.S. Ambassador to Syria. The group said Ford’s…
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Bahrain Military Court Condemns Doctors to Long Prison Terms
September 29, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today criticized the Bahrain military court for its decision to sentence 20 doctors and other medical professionals who treated injured…
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U.S. Congress urged to Block Sale of Arms to Bahrain Dictatorship
September 29, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First has joined with a dozen other human rights organizations to urge members of the U.S. Congress to block a proposed…
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Tell U.S. Senator John Kerry: Stop Arms Sale to Bahrain Dictatorship!
September 28, 2011
One major lesson the United States should have learned from the Arab Spring is to stop supporting dictators. Apparently, the Pentagon didn’t get this memo.…
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Military Trial Verdicts Expose Bahrain’s Lack of Interest in Reform
September 28, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today condemned the harsh prison sentences confirmed by Bahrain’s military court for 21 prominent dissidents. The group said the sentences…
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United States Government Urged to Break the Silence on Bahrain Abuses
September 23, 2011
Washington, DC –The United States Government must break its silence on Bahrain and condemn today’s ongoing violent attacks on peaceful protestors, said Human Rights First. According…
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Human Rights First Praises U.S. Ambassador to Syria for Human Rights Leadership
September 22, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today said American Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, is an example of how ambassadors should publicly stand for universal human…
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Tell the Bahraini King: Kansas City Wants Its Freedom Medal Back!
September 1, 2011
Nearly four decades ago, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was awarded the Freedom Medal of Kansas City, Missouri from the Mayor and its…
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Bahrain Government Makes U—Turn on Military Courts
August 22, 2011
Washington, DC – Human Rights First today criticized the Bahrain government’s sudden decision to bring back military courts to try pro-democracy activists. The group called…
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U.S. Should Clarify Position on Discredited Bahrain National Dialogue
August 1, 2011
Washington, DC – Following this past weekend’s release of the Bahraini National Dialogue’s recommendations to King Hamadbin Isa al-Khalifa, Human Rights First’s Brian Dooley issued…
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Widener President Urged to Press for Bahraini Alumna’s Release
July 28, 2011
Chester, Pa. – Human Rights First today urged Widener University President Dr. James T. Harris III to call on the United States and Bahraini governments…
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Bahrain: A Tortuous Process
July 27, 2011
In early May, when the U.S. government had said little to criticize the violent crackdown against pro- democracy protests in Bahrain, Human Rights First embarked…