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Bahrain must release activist dragged away from peaceful protest ...
19 December 2011

Blogger and activist Zainab al-Khawaja's father and husband are both in prison in the aftermath of popular protests this year.

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Bahrain: Women activists beaten, arrested at protest: Zainab al ...
19 December 2011

Zainab al-Khawaja, an activist whose father has been sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in protests in Bahrain, was arrested on 15 December during ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/067/2011

Bahrain: Further information: Medics' appeal postponed until 9 ...
8 December 2011

The appeal hearing before a civilian court of 20 Bahraini health professionals sentenced by a military court has been postponed until 9 January.

Urgent Action       MDE 11/065/2011

Bahrain: Further information: Execution decision postponed until 9 ...
8 December 2011

Two men's death sentences imposed by a military court in Bahrain will now be ruled on in January. Amnesty International is calling for their execution not to be ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/064/2011

Bahrain: Court in Bahrain jails 14 for protesting
7 December 2011

Bahrain's High Criminal Court of Appeal has upheld the six-month prison sentences of 14 people convicted of, among other things, taking part in an "illegal gathering ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/063/2011

Bahrain: Critical report should spur human rights 'turning point' ...
23 November 2011

The BICI report's recommendations must be used to lay the foundations of far-reaching rights reform in Bahrain.

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Bahrain report must lead to action over protest abuses | Amnesty ...
21 November 2011

The BICI report's publication marks a key opportunity for Bahraini authorities to ensure justice for victims of abuses during this year's protests.

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Bahrain: Appeal for jailed protesters
18 November 2011

Fourteen people sentenced to six months in prison in Bahrain after a peaceful anti-government protest may be prisoners of conscience. Their appeal will be heard ...

Urgent Action       MDE 11/061/2011

Bahrain: Amnesty International in Bahrain for Commission of ...
17 November 2011

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ADVISORY 17 November 2011. Index: MDE 11/060/2011. Amnesty International in Bahrain for Commission of Inquiry report launch. ...

PressItem       MDE 11/060/2011

Amnesty International | Amnesty International in Bahrain for ...
17 November 2011

Amnesty International will be in Bahrain for the 23 November launch of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) report (also sometimes called the “Bassiouni ...

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