Bahraini authorities prevented today -November 30, 2011- the representative of Human Rights Watch from attending the trials of journalist Reem Khalifa and members of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Teachers Society.

The trial of journalist Reem Khalifa was postponed to December 15, 2011.

The trial of members of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Teachers Society (BTS) was postponed to January 9, 2012. Additional information on trial ( http://byshr.org/?p=855)

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the trial of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Teachers Society (BTS) and journalist Reem Khalifa.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the trial of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Teachers Society (BTS) because of their peaceful activities.

The hearing session on November 30th.

The defendants are present at the trial :

1- Mr.Anwar Abdul Aziz Akbar.
2- Mr.Salah AlBari.
3- Ms.Afrah AlAsfour.
4- Ms.Sana Abdul Razak.
5- Mr.Ali AlBanaa.
6- Ms.Fakharia Milad.
7- Ms.Gasoon Sayad Hamza.

Charges:

1-Taking part at illegal gatherings;
2-Inciting others to commit crimes;
3-leaving work on purpose and encouraging others to do so;
4-Disrupt the implementation of laws.

The Society was founded in 2002, previously called for improvement in teachers working conditions, and contributed to the protests since February 14, 2011.

BTS: Activities”2009″

On 13 March 2011, The BTS issued a statement criticizing the violations by the security forces in schools and called for a strike. (Ref: http://www.bhteachers.org/portal/news.php?action=view&id=61)

On 23 March 2011, Issued a statement to suspend strike. (Ref: http://www.bhteachers.org/portal/news.php?action=view&id=62)

On 6 April 2011, The Bahrain Teachers Society (BTS) suspended by Ministry of Development. (Ref: http://www.bna.bh/portal/news/451949).

BTS’s website blocked by Bahraini authorities: www.bhteachers.org

Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses deep concern at the targeting of institutions of civil society and calls for urgent action to stop the punishment of civil society institutions by the Bahraini authorities.

Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned regarding the trial of the Athletes before a civil court.

Public prosecutor accused the 58 athletes on charges of “incitement to hatred against the regime”

The first hearing session on November 29, 2011.

Attached : The List of Athletes undergoing trial (click Here)

Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned regarding the trial of the Medical staff before a civil court.

The hearing session on November 28th 2011

Attached : The list of Medical Staff undergoing trial (click Here)

As witnesses told Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) that Mr.Abulnabi Khadhim (A’ali village) was in his own car when security forces vehicle hit his car.

Mr.Khadhim’s car hit another car parked near the building.

Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati – President of the BYSHR- was present at scene and the security forces fired tears gas and rubber bullets.

Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is urging the authorities in Manama to start an investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Mr. Ali Yousif AlSatrawi -16 years old- was run over last night (19th of November) by Bahrain security forces during a protest at Juffair- in the capital Manama- and died at the scene.

This case similar other cases in that:

1- Sanabis village ( 4-Nov-2011) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeiu33FAi7U&feature=related

2-Sanabis village ( 4-Nov-2011) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQB-N-fPO0c

3- In different villages: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiY5FljGHEY

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) documented the injuries of many demonstrators and has received reports of excessive use of force by riot police as well as the intentional damaging of private property in an attempt to terrorize village inhabitants.

BYSHR is urging the authorities in Manama to start an investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice.