Posted 2012/3/10

Bahrain Roundup: Updates from Bahrain

Zaynab Al-Khawaja holds sign for her father, Abdulhadi, 'Freedom or Death'Zaynab Al-Khawaja holds sign for her father, Abdulhadi, 'Freedom or Death'

On Friday, March 9th, a massive demonstration was held in Bahrain to protest the lack of political reform and the ongoing repression of pro-democracy and human rights protesters.

At this protest, there were calls for Abdulhadi's release and signs and pictures in support of Abdulhadi (pictures below). The head of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI), who is preparing a report on the implementation of the BICI Report and recommendations, spoke about the lack of progress in the country. The day before the protest, the internet-activist group Anonymous released this video in support of pro-democracy activists and human rights defenders in Bahrain.

Zaynab Al-Khawaja holding sign 'Freedom or Death'
'Freedom to Professor Abdulhadi' graffiti in Bahrain
Kid holding sign 'Free Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja' at demonstration in Bahrain
Kid holding sign 'We know our leaders, they do not fear prison' graffiti in Bahrain
Women spraypainting Abdulhadi's face on wall in Bahrain