Press freedom organisations and local Bahraini groups have raised alarm today over the suspension of Bahrain’s only independent newspaper, Al Wasat, which has been barred from publishing for three days now.
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Bahrain must end arbitrary suspension of independent newspaper
Index on Censorship joined with international human rights organisations to strongly condemn the arbitrary suspension of Bahrain’s Al Wasat newspaper.
#WeHearYou: Use your voice to support Bahrain’s political prisoners
In Bahrain, you are not allowed to call for freedom or democracy. If you do you will be punished by the monarchy who has been ruling the country for the last 230 years: The Al-Khalifa
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab’s son talks to Index about his father’s “unbreakable” spirit
Adam Rajab, the son of the prominent Bahraini human rights activist, says his father “is sacrificing himself to see a country which respects human rights”
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab trial postponed until 12 June
The trial of the Bahraini human rights activist has been postponed until 12 June 2017, one day shy of a year since he was detained
Dear Nabeel: We are with you
As Nabeel Rajab approaches a year in detention for exercising free speech, Index on Censorship expresses its solidarity with the 2012 Freedom of Expression Award winner.
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab hospitalised and denied bail
One of the Bahraini activist’s two trials has been postponed until 30 May as court rules to further extend his imprisonment
Royal Windsor Horse Show must “sever ties” with Bahraini king over executions and blackmailÂ
The Royal Windsor Horse Show should sever ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain, say five rights groups
Bahrain: NGOs express concern over arrest of photojournalist Sayed Ahmed Salman al-Mousawi
We, the undersigned, express our deep concern with the government of Bahrain’s continued targeting of journalists, which further restricts free press and expression in the country
Bahrain: Wa’ad calls for solidarity against its dissolution
The opposition group is facing dissolution and is calling on political and human rights organisations worldwide to offer solidarity
Bahrain: Global leaders must speak out against human rights abuses
Index on Censorship is deeply concerned about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of expression and human rights in Bahrain.
Bahrain: Opposition figure faces charges for free speech
Bahrain's decision to file charges against Ebrahim Sharif underscores the country's tactical use of judicial harassment to suppress freedom of...