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Bahrain: Government “Effectively Cancels” visit by UN Special Rapporteur on Tortureposted on: 2013/04/25

“I would like to express my compassion with the people of Bahrain who were expecting my visit, civil society and in particular, victims of torture and ill-treatment and their families” - Juan E. Méndez

Bahrain: Call for the resignation or expulsion of Bahrain's Attorney General From the Executive Committee of the International Association of Prosecutors by Irish NGO Ceartasposted on: 2013/04/18

A report by the Irish based NGO Ceartas has called for the resignation or expulsion of Bahrain's Attorney General Dr Ali bin Fadhel Al-Buainain from the Executive Committee of the International Association of Prosecutors

Bahrain - A wasted year

It was obvious 12 months ago that sentencing human rights defender Abdulhadi Alkhawaja to life in prison after torturing him and subjecting him to a show trial before a military court was a sign of weakness and desperation from the side of Bahrain's rulers. They were frantically trying to construct a conspiracy of foreign subversion even as all the world could see that the truth was bloody repression of peaceful protests. They even detained, tortured and prosecuted medical professionals who had had the affront to tell the truth about those who had been tortured and killed. The attempt at a cover up was a pathetic failure in spite of millions spent on Western PR agencies.

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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.

Front Line Defenders Signs Onto IFEX Letter to King of Bahrain Calling for Release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawajaposted on: 2012/04/18

Letter to King Hamad of Bahrain calls for immediate release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and other imprisoned human rights defenders and activists who were denied their right to free expression.

Dublin/Bahrain: Front Line Defenders silent vigil at Saudi Embassy to Free Abdulhadi Al-Khawajaposted on: 2012/04/10

Former colleagues of Abdulhadi Al Khawaja from Front Line Defenders today held a silent vigil at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Dublin to urge the King of Saudi Arabia to use his influence with Bahrain to enable Abdulhadi to travel to Denmark for medical treatment.

Sahrawi HRD Aminatou Haidar Statement of Solidarity for Abdulhadi Al-Khawajaposted on: 2012/03/25

The famous human rights defender and member of Front Line Defenders Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja is today beginning his 29th day on hunger strike behind the bars of a prison in Bahrain to demand his right to freedom.

Letter to King Hamad in support of Abdulhadi Al-Khawajaposted on: 2012/03/15

HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa
Office of The King
The Amiri Court, Rifa’a Palace
PO Box 555
Manama
Bahrain

Your Highness:

I am writing to express my deep concern for the health and welfare of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, who is a prisoner at the Jaw Prison in Bahrain. He has been on hunger strike since the night of February 8/9 and his health is deteriorating.

I know that the Foreign Minister of Denmark has made the specific request for Abdulhadi to be released to Denmark on humanitarian grounds, so that he can receive treatment both for the effects of the hunger strike and the ongoing pain he suffers as a result of the torture he suffered during his detention (BICI report, Annex B, Case #8).

Abdulhadi is well known as a human rights defender, and his work to support other human rights activists and victims of abuse is highly respected around the world. His conviction in a Bahraini court has been deemed unfair by the panel you empowered to review the cases that were brought before the National Safety Court.

Bahrain Roundup: Updates from Bahrainposted on: 2012/03/10

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.