Category: Petitions

Andrew Sullivan blogs about Kareem

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Andrew Sullivan for providing a link to our campaign and encouraging people to sign the petition. We really appreciate all the support we’re getting and hope all of our readers will help …

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Kareem is IN PRISON!

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

Follow up from this article. I just got this very bad news from Dalia: I am so sorry to tell you that our colleague Kareem is in prison now. My colleague lawyer who accompanied Kareem during investigations have just called …

Posted in Activism, Bad news, Civil Rights, Democracy, Egypt, General, Interviews, Petitions, Religion | 2 Comments

IWantMyMTV on the news

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

Just a quick note to say that I’m very impressed by the amount of activism in response to Mahmood’s Den being blocked. Thanks to all here who supported and continue to support him. Here’s our campaign on the local news: …

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Banner

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

Here’s the banner created for the petition (to be posted tomorrow) which is now LAUNCHED! You may now start using this logo to spread the word about Mahmood’s Den!

Posted in Activism, Awareness, Bahrain, General, Petitions | 13 Comments

Bad news from Fayrouz

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

Fayrouz points out the following: Father Saad Sirop Hanna is a catholic chaldean priest from Baghdad who was kidnapped on the 15 of August, as soon after the afternon Mass in the dangerous southern area of Dora. There are no …

Posted in Awareness, Bad news, Iraq, Petitions | 1 Comment

To the Council of Representatives from students of the University of Bahrain

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

Dear fellow student, Instead of throwing up your hands in despair, this is a chance to speak up. The letter below set up demands for the Council of Representatives to find a rational solution to the biggest educational crisis ever- …

Posted in Awareness, Bahrain, Petitions | 7 Comments

I Hate the TSA

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Patrick (Egypt & USA)

I can’t emphasize how angry I am at the TSA right about now as I prepare for a short weekend trip next week. It’s unbelievable how these new ridiculous measures against carry-on liquids are going to force me to check …

Posted in Petitions, USA | 7 Comments

Leaving Guantanamo: Bahrainis Protest Prison

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Esra'a (Bahrain)

From the National Public Radio: In Bahrain, a fledgling human rights community, some members of parliament, and New York defense lawyers, are trying to secure the release of three Bahrainis held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The men have been held …

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