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Syria's bloody crackdown on dissent does not discriminate by age: children as young as 13 have been detained and tortured with impunity by Syrian forces fighting opposition protests, documents Human Rights Watch in a new report.
Bahrain has failed to deliver on promises of reform despite a highly-touted commission of inquiry, says a report from an international mission to the country. "Justice Denied in Bahrain: Freedom of Expression and Assembly Curtailed" finds that rights violations continue daily, and individuals jailed during the government crackdown in February and March 2011 remain in prison.
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A report from a six-member mission of international organisations to Bahrain last November called out Bahraini authorities for failing to deliver on promises of reform, with rights violations continuing on a daily basis and rights activists jailed for life.
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From the Communiqué
8 February 2012
Syria
Amid fresh bombing, security forces torture children, says Human Rights Watch
Syria's bloody crackdown on dissent does not discriminate by age: children as young as 13 have been detained and tortured with impunity by Syrian forces fighting opposition protests, documents Human Rights Watch in a new report.
25 January 2012
Bahrain
Government's promises of reform unfulfilled, mission announces at Arab Free Press Forum
Bahrain has failed to deliver on promises of reform despite a highly-touted commission of inquiry, says a report from an international mission to the country. "Justice Denied in Bahrain: Freedom of Expression and Assembly Curtailed" finds that rights violations continue daily, and individuals jailed during the government crackdown in February and March 2011 remain in prison.
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Campaigns and Advocacy
31 January 2012
Bahrain
BCHR concerned about Bahrain's election to UNESCO education bureau
BCHR demands that Bahrain's membership in the UNESCO IBE be frozen, and contingent on the authorities taking steps to put an end to the targeting of members of the education sector.
30 January 2012
Bahrain
Freedom House opposes US arms sale
Because the new arms sale is being broken up into multiple small pieces, it does not fall under Congressional notification requirements and details do not have to be made public.
24 January 2012
Bahrain
International Mission to Bahrain Report says promises for reform unfulfilled, while situation deteriorates
A report from a six-member mission of international organisations to Bahrain last November called out Bahraini authorities for failing to deliver on promises of reform, with rights violations continuing on a daily basis and rights activists jailed for life.
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Reports
17 January 2012
Yemen
Journalists see light at end of tunnel, but dangers remain
Reporters are still afraid for their safety as media and media workers continue to be prosecuted, IPI found.
16 January 2012
Bahrain
Athletes targeted for exercising their rights as country prepares for the Formula One
On 13 December 2011, the Criminal Court sentenced racing champion Mohamed AlKhunaizi to two years' imprisonment on charges of illegal gathering and inciting hatred against the regime.See all reports: Middle East
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BAHRAIN: Send flowers to the people of Bahrain
On 14 February, post a virtual flower for peace in solidarity with the people of Bahrain as they mark the one-year anniversary of their uprising.
8 February 2012
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