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Despite Crackdown, Bahraini Human Rights Defenders Continue to Fight for Democracy
June 13, 2011
Nabeel Rajab is a bit of a hero in Bahrain. In the streets, people recognize him and gather round him; he’s a local celebrity. But…
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Formula 1 President Should Meet with Human Rights Advocates About Bahrain Grand Prix
June 8, 2011
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…
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Secretary Clinton Must Press Bahrain Crown Prince on Human Rights During Visit
June 6, 2011
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…
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Award of Bahrain Grand Prix Setback for Human Rights
June 3, 2011
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…
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Bahrain Unsuitable to Host Formula 1 Race
June 2, 2011
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…
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Stop Idling Formula 1–Don’t Give Bahrain the Grand Prix
June 2, 2011
Tomorrow, Formula 1 officials will decide whether to award Bahrain the chance to host the Grand Prix. But the Bahraini government continues to stage a…
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Reports of Peaceful Protestors Attacked in Bahrain
June 1, 2011
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…
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U.S. Government Must Press Bahraini Authorities to Protect Human Rights Defenders
May 31, 2011
Bahrain must prove itself ready to host Grand Prix Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Government should publicly call on the Bahraini authorities to protect human rights defenders…
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Getting the Torture Argument Right: It Doesn’t Work
May 27, 2011
It is tempting to ignore the “torture worked” jubilation and to refuse to engage with those whose claims damage the moral fabric of the United…
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Bahrain Responds to Obama Speech by Continuing Crackdown
May 23, 2011
Washington, D.C. — Bahraini authorities have reacted to President Obama’s May 19 speech, in which he urged the Bahraini government to “create the conditions for…
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Bahrainis Await U.S. Response to Human Rights Abuses
May 20, 2011
Listen to the latest podcast for an analysis on President Obama’s Middle East speech and an outline of what the U.S. could take to support…
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Human Rights Leader Encourages President Obama to Redefine Middle East Strategy in Speech
May 17, 2011
Washington, D.C. — In anticipation of Thursday’s speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East, Elisa Massimino, President and CEO of Human Rights First, addressed…