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“What the ladies did”—Bahraini Women Speak Out Against the Regime
June 22, 2011
Activists Zainab Al-Khawaja, Asma Darwish and Sawsan Jawad were arrested at a sit-in last Wednesday at the United Nations House in Manama, Bahrain. The three…
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Show Trial Verdicts Further Stain Bahrain’s Reputation
June 22, 2011
Washington, D.C.—Today, verdicts of 21 defendants were pronounced in Bahrain’s large political show trial. The verdicts expose the travesty of Bahrain’s military courts, and make…
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Bahraini Government’s Lawsuit Against The Independent Unfounded
June 20, 2011
Robert Fisk, award winning Middle East correspondent for The Independent newspaper in Britain, is the latest target of the Bahraini government’s media crackdown. Last week,…
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After F1 Setback, Bahrain’s Crackdown Still on High Gear
June 17, 2011
June 1st marked the end of over two months of a state of emergency in Bahrain. Despite the push from the Bahraini government to convince…
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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…