Scores of Foreign Workers Prevented from Leaving, Working to Repay DebtsJanuary 16, 2012(New York) – Bahraini authorities should immediately resolve the predicament of foreign residents prevented from leaving the country due to debts, or from working to repay those debts, Human Rights Watch said today. Authorities have prohibited dozens of expatriate workers from leaving Bahrain for debt... Details

Further information on UA: 122/11 Index: MDE 11/002/2012 Bahrain Date: 10 January 2012 URGENT ACTION BAHRAIN DEATH SENTENCES quashed Two Bahraini men's death sentences imposed by a military court were quashed on 9 January . T he cases have been sent to a civilian court of a ppeal. ‘Ali ‘Abdullah Hassan al-S... Details

URGENT ACTION HEalth fears for bahraini teacher There are fears for the health of the former president of the Bahrain Teacher’s Association (BTA) Mahdi ‘Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb following allegations that he was beaten in detention. The next hear... Details

A group of activists called on Facebook for peaceful demonstrations at 3pm on the 14th February outside the Bahraini capital Manama. The turnout was overwhelming as thousands protested peacefully in their villages. The demands included the dismissal of the gover... Details