The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its great concern regarding the local authorities’ arrest of children who are less than 16 years of age on charges of participating in protests and accusing them of criminal charges.

The local authorities arrested S. Ali Mustafa Al-Muhafdha – 16 years old – on 14 June and he was accused of “assembling, possession of Molotov and attacking security patrols”.

According to the information received by the BYSHR from the S. Ali’s family, he suffers from very poor health and the officials at the “Dry Dock Prison” refuse to transfer him to a specialized doctor.

In July 2012, the local authorities arrested Mohammed Abbas Al-Mulani – 16 years old –Mohsen Mohammed Al-Arab – 13 years old – Mirza Abdul-shaheed Mirza – 12 years old – and they were accused of “criminal arson”.

The judge refused to release them and kept Al-Arab and Mirza in juvenile prison, and as to Al-Mulani he was transferred to “Dry Dock Prison”.

The local authorities accused these children of charges related to the political situation in the country and especially during the recent escalation of protests in Bahrain.

The BYSHR fears that children are being ill-treated given the past mistreatment the BYSHR had monitored before towards those accused in cases related to the political situation in the country, and emphasizes that the judiciary is not independent or unbiased in dealing with such cases.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) demands the authorities to immediately release the children and to stop all kinds of arbitrary arrests of children and accusing them of political charges, and to independently and objectively investigate the claims of mistreatment in prison.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the violations against prominent activists and opposition leaders in Jaw Prison – Central Prison – by the prison administration officials.

According to the information of the BYSHR – obtained from the families of prisoners – that prison officials have committed violations against the right of the prisoner.

” we submitted a letter to prison authorities that we will start a series of actions to protest against the violations and new restrictions, including on calls to families and lawyers, prevention from daily newspapers as well as prevention from daily exercise in the open air. The protest will include a hungerstrike” 13 prominent activists, said.

In the same context, the prominent activist Mr.Nabeel Rajab – president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights – confirmed that prison officials placed him in solitary confinement for several days and he was prevented to call his family.

Mr.Nabeel Rajab complained of psychological and physical torture to the Court of Appeal judge (court hearing Aug. 23)

Jaw Prison: BYSHR has documented numerous violations have occurred in the Jaw Prison since 2005.Many prisoners protested against the prison administration due to of torture and ill-treatment.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) demanded an immediate and independent investigation with prison officials and to hold those responsible for violations of the rights of the prisoners.

Further details about the case ( Click Here)

Photos taken morning 18 August 2012

Hussam Mohammed AlHaddad-16 years old- died after being shot by security forces in Muharraq.

Two witnesses confirmed to the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) that Hussam was shot using bird shotgun by security forces at 9:30pm ( August 17) and then subjected to severe beatings by 15 (approximately) unknown individuals.

Witnesses confirmed that Hussam was involved in the protests in support of the Palestinian people.

At one o’clock in the morning ( August 18) – approximately – Ministry of Interior announced that he died at hospital.

Statement of the Ministry of the Interior (Arabic) (Click Here)

The BYSHR documented the injuries of many demonstrators and has received reports of excessive use of force by riot police using bird shotgun.

Learn more about the campaign against the use of bird shotgun (Click Here)

The BYSHR demanding, the following:

1-Immediate and urgent investigation in the case of the death of Hussam Mohammed AlHaddad.

2-Prevent security forces immediately from the use of bird shotgun against demonstrations.

3-Allow peaceful demonstrations without legal barriers.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the Criminal Court’s decision against human rights defender Mr.Nabeel Rajab.

The judge issued a decision to imprison Mr.Rajab, three years on charges of participating in illegal gatherings.

Mr.Nabeel Rajab, was on trial today on three cases related to participating in illegal gatherings.

Mr.Rajab, director of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights, and president of the Bahrain Center for Human rights.

Mr. Rajab’s verdict on the defamation case adjourned till August 23, 2012

The BYSHR demands the immediate release of Mr.Nabeel Rajab.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses its deep concern regarding the postponed decision of the court of appeal of 21 prominent activists to Sept. 4, 2012 .

Today was supposed to issue its final decision from Court of Appeal against 21 political leaders and prominent activists.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights expresses its deep concern regarding the verdicts are expected in 12-14 August of Court of Appeal against the prominent activists, political leaders and pro-democracy demonstrators.

The Court of Appeal will issue its final ruling against the 57 convicted among them Mr. Nabeel Rajab (director of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights, and president of the Bahrain Center for Human rights)

The list of cases before the Court of Appeal ( Click Here)