Bahrain

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As a close ally of Bahrain, the United States should back those fighting for their rights.

Since the beginning of the democratic uprising in Bahrain in 2011, the U.S. government has failed to stand behind peaceful human rights activists as they face a brutal crackdown. We amplify the voices of Bahraini activists to give them a measure of protection, and we work alongside as we press the U.S. government to support their cause.

Latest News and Press Releases

November 23, 2018

Bahrain Stages Fake Elections For Poodle Parliament

We know from Roman historian Suetonius that Julius Caesar’s reforms included a political system where half the magistrates were popularly elected and half were appointed. Such a system has served...

June 05, 2017

Washington Week on Human Rights: June 5, 2017

Top Items Trump Administration Asks the Supreme Court to Reinstate Refugee Ban On Thursday the Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to review the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals'...

May 23, 2017

Administration Urged to Condemn Attacks on Protesters in Bahrain

Washington, D.C. — Human Rights First today called on the Trump Administration to condemn the actions of Bahraini security forces who reportedly attacked peaceful protesters in the village of Duraz...

March 30, 2017

Congress Urged to Check Administration's Actions, Block Sale of F-16s to Bahrain

Washington, D.C.—Human Rights First today condemned the Trump Administration’s decision to move forward with the sale of 19 F-16 fighter jets to Bahrain, despite the Bahraini regime’s failure to...

February 24, 2017

Trump Prepares Dangerous Sale of F-16s to Bahrain

This is cross-posted from The Huffington Post. News that the White House will approve the sale of military jets to Bahrain without any human rights restrictions is as depressing as it is...

January 23, 2017

Washington Week on Human Rights: January 23, 2017

Top Items New Administration Today is the first full business day of the Trump Administration. The new president has promised to swiftly fulfill some of his campaign promises, including actions...

November 15, 2016

Bahrain Travel Bans Reveal Insecurity

This blog is cross posted from The Huffington Post: First, Bahraini authorities hit human rights defender Nabeel Rajab with charges for writing an oped in the New York Times, and...

Related Event

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February 2, 2015

After Four Years of Unrest, How Can the United States Help Stabilize Bahrain?

Please join Human Rights First for a discussion on the current situation in Bahrain four years after the February 14^th revolution. The country remains polarized with little prospect of an end to its political unrest. Human Rights First will release a blueprint outlining measures the U.S. can implement, including how to address issues of corruption and security force reform in the country, to help bring stability to Bahrain.

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Resources

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Blueprint | 2016

How to Reverse Five Years of Failure on Bahrain

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On the fifth anniversary of the mass protests in Bahrain that threatened to bring down the country’s autocratic regime, Bahrainis continue to suffer severe

Letter | October 13, 2016

Letter to President Obama on Last 100 Days in Office

Download PDF October 13, 2016 The Honorable Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Right now, in...

Factsheet | April 14, 2016

Human Rights Defenders and Political Prisoners in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain

Human Rights Defenders and Political Prisoners in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain Saudi Arabia Waleed Abu al-Khair: Imprisoned in Saudi Arabia on Politicized Charges...

Testimony | February 11, 2016

Remarks by Brian Dooley: Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing on Bahrain

Thank you to the Lantos Commission for today’s briefing, and to Congressman McGovern for his continued commitment to the struggle for human rights in Bahrain. Your leadership enables our work in...

Timeline | February 11, 2016

Bahrain 2010-2016

2010 December 3: Secretary Clinton after meeting with Bahrain Foreign Minister in Manama: “I am impressed by the commitment that the government has to the democratic path that Bahrain’s walking...