Press Releases

Bahrain: authorities should provide a ‘proof of life’ to confirm that Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja on day 78 of hunger strike is still alive posted on: 2012/04/26

On the 78th Day of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja’s hunger strike in Bahrain, Front Line Defenders calls upon the Bahraini Minister of Interior, Lieutenant-General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, to provide a ‘proof of life’ to confirm that Abdulhadi is still alive.

Bahrain: Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja denied justice again as ruling on re-hearing postponed for second time in a month posted on: 2012/04/23

On the 75th Day of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja’s hunger strike in Bahrain, the Court of Cassation has postponed ruling on the appeal of Abdulhadi and his 13 co-defendants, for the second time in a month.

Dublin/Bahrain: BICI report confirms systematic use of torture posted on: 2011/11/24

Front Line Defenders welcomes the launch of the report of the Government appointed Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) BICI Report which confirms the systematic torture of human rights defenders including medical professionals in Bahrain and calls for those responsible to be held accountable.