Category: Bahrain
Posted on January 20, 2012 by Esra'a (Bahrain)
Many prominent internet companies brag about offering services that help people “connect” with one another, making information more “open” and “transparent” and that they seemingly promote freedom
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Posted on December 16, 2011 by Ba7raini
Bahrain continues its crackdown on the country’s human rights advocates, adding Zainab Al Khawaja amongst its growing list of political prisoners, many of whom underwent severe psychological abuse, sexual humiliation and physical torture. Zainab is one of Bahrain’s most prominent …
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Posted on December 3, 2011 by Rima K.
Below are the latest reports and updates following the situation of migrant workers in the MENA region, from our website Migrant-Rights.org. Migrants in Libya face uncertain future: A recent U.N. report estimates that over 7,000 prisoners remain detained in Libya. …
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Posted on November 29, 2011 by Esra'a (Bahrain)
You may remember that a few weeks ago, our project CrowdVoice.org was selected amongst 11 finalists at the Citizen Media competition. We relied entirely on your votes and mobilization to secure a spot amongst the four winners. We’re proud to …
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Posted on November 15, 2011 by Suzan Boulad (Syria)
Almost exactly 11 months ago, Mohamed Bouazizi, the street vendor in Tunisia whose name spread like wildfire across the Middle East set himself on fire in protest of the corruption and humiliation that he had suffered his entire life. Since then, …
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Posted on September 15, 2011 by Esra'a (Bahrain)
Below is a list of recent media reports that will verify the fact that migrant workers, domestic maids in particular, suffer outrageous human rights violations that take place on a daily basis throughout the Middle East. There are many cases …
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Posted on September 7, 2011 by Sarah Elgindy
[This article first appeared on our other site, Mideast Tunes.] I kinda lucked out with this one. A friend happened to get me into personal contact with Busac of Smouldering In Forgotten for an interview via email. As people know, …
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Posted on August 31, 2011 by Ahmad H. Aggour (Egypt)
It was a new kind of celebration of Eid in 2011, for it was made with blood. Quite unlikely for the nature of the celebration, usually Eid is celebrated with happiness and rejoice that the fasting month of Ramadan is …
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Posted on June 13, 2011 by Bedlam Beggar (Tunisia)
* Expelling students continues in Bahrain. Tens of students were expelled from Bahrain Polytechnic yesterday and today for voicing their anti-government view on the internet and mainly on Facebook and for allegedly taking part in anti-government protests that rocked the …
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Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bedlam Beggar (Tunisia)
After its brutal military crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, the government of Bahrain has been massively arresting citizens in reprisal for anti-government protests that swept the country in February. Many activists, opposition figures, bloggers and even medical staff who have treated …
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