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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…
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Stop Aiding Human Rights Abusers in Bahrain
July 21, 2011
Huffington Post, 7/18/2011 by William Hartung https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stop-aiding-human-rights_b_901838… Read More
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Female Teacher Forgotten in Bahraini Prison
July 20, 2011
In addition to opposition members, human rights defenders, peaceful protesters, students and athletes, the Bahraini government is cracking down on its teachers. Teachers like Jalila…
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After Opposition’s Withdrawal, U.S. Urged to Declare its Position on National Dialogue in Bahrain
July 19, 2011
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. government should immediately and publicly declare whether it still supports the Bahraini government’s National Dialogue after the country’s main opposition party, Al…
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Today’s Human Rights News and Analysis Now on iTunes!
July 18, 2011
We are thrilled to announce the launch of FirstCast, Human Rights First’s podcast, on iTunes! FirstCast brings you compelling human rights stories from around the…
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President Obama: Push for a Real National Dialogue in Bahrain!
July 15, 2011
Despite an ongoing national dialogue between the Bahraini government and some parts of civil society, the government continues to intimidate, torture, and detain human rights…
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NEW REPORT: Despite National Dialogue Crackdown Continues in Bahrain
July 14, 2011
Washington, D.C.—Despite an ongoing national dialogue between the government and some parts of civil society, Human Rights First documents in a report released today how…