11 Feb 2010 | Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost, Uncategorized
Twenty-five Lebanese Shiite publishing houses have been barred from exhibiting books during the annual fair in Manama on 17 March 2010. Al Wassat daily newspaper reports that although a black list has been issued by the Bahraini authorities, the publishing houses are yet to be officially notified. The Bahraini Ministry of Information denies responsibility for the ban and the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights suggest it may have been issued by the National Security Apparatus.
25 Sep 2009 | Digital Freedom, Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost, News and features
On 23 September, the government has announced plans to block 1040 websites, referring to a resolution which states that all telecommunications companies and internet service providers “shall block pornographic websites”. Many of the websites to be blocked, however, are those of the opposition, religious groups and human rights organisations.
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26 Jun 2009 | Index Index, Middle East and North Africa, minipost
The 21 June ban of Arabic Gulf News has been lifted. The Bahrain newspaper came under fire after criticising the Iranian leadership. Read more
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20 May 2009 | Middle East and North Africa, Resources
The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights promotes human rights in Bahrain. BCHR encourages and supports individuals and groups to be proactive in the protection of their own and others’ rights; and to struggle to promote democracy and human rights.
