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Saudi Arabia is leading a military operation in Awamiyah, terrorizing tens of thousands of civilians and opposing the United Nations demand of protecting the traditional Mosawara neighborhood

لقراءته بالعربية اضغط هنا The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia raided the city of Awamiyah at 3:40 am on Wednesday, 10 May 2017, placing the city under siege by closing most of its outlets. The raid was carried out by a large number of heavily armed armored and military vehicles, accompanied by equipment to demolish the …

Bahrain Denies Entry to Human Rights Watch Representative

(Beirut) – Bahraini authorities denied an entry visa this morning to a Human Rights Watch researcher. In recent years, Bahrain has denied entry to scores of human rights advocates and critical journalists, as well as the United Nations special rapporteur on torture and jailed Bahraini rights defenders.

Maria Szuppe has announced the death of Jean Calmard, aged 85, on 2 May.
Jean was a wonderful scholar and great friend.

Spotlight on Bahrain’s Human Rights Record: Bahrain Undergoes 3rd Cycle UPR Review – Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain

Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council conducted Bahrain’s 3rd Cycle Universal Period Review, in which states issued recommendations to the Government of Bahrain to improve its human rights record. Dozens of states gave recommendations that encompassed thematic issue areas ranging from improving religious freedom to halting executions, from strengthening women’s …

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Bahrain: Detained Activist’s Health Worsens

A prominent Bahraini human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, is suffering from health problems that have developed or deteriorated during more than 10 months of arbitrary detention, Human Rights Watch said today. The charges against him violate his right to free expression, and there is evidence he has been punished arbitrarily.

Pakistan’s lurch towards ultra-conservativism abetted by Saudi-inspired pyramid scheme (Part 1)

Saudi funding, a pillar of the kingdom’s more than 40-year long public diplomacy campaign, the world’s largest dedicated effort of its kind, has helped weave ultra-conservatism into significant segments of Pakistani society as well as key branches of government and the state that have fostered an environment capable of sustaining itself, expanding its reach, and spawning institutions that target specific societal groups.

Explosion hits Syrian evacuation convoy in Aleppo

An explosion near a bus convoy waiting to enter the Syrian city of Aleppo killed or wounded several people on Saturday, pro-government media outlets, pro-opposition activists and a monitor reported. A military media unit run by Damascus ally Hezbollah said a suicide attacker had detonated a car bomb near the convoy.

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Saudi Arabia Wants to Disappear History and Deny Religious Pluralism

It is with utmost concern that the Baqee Organization learnt of Saudi Arabia’s plans against its own Shia Muslim community as it is preparing to demolish yet another religious historic site in the name of absolutism and intolerance.

In Bahrain, Confrontation for the Sake of Confrontation

The Trump administration has decided to remove any conditions regarding human rights from sales of F-16 fighter aircraft and other arms to Bahrain. The rationale for doing so is the idea that hard power considerations ought to come before softer concerns for the rights of someone else’s citizens.

Bahrain king approves military trials for civilians

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa on Monday approved a constitutional amendment granting military courts the right to try civilians accused of terrorism. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa on Monday approved a constitutional amendment granting military courts the right to try civilians accused of terrorism, state news agency BNA said.