

Bahrain
Bahrain was once viewed as a promising model for political reform and democratic transition, but it has become one of the Middle East’s most repressive states. Since violently crushing a popular prodemocracy protest movement in 2011, the Sunni-led monarchy has systematically eliminated a broad range of political rights and civil liberties, dismantled the political opposition, and cracked down harshly on persistent dissent in the Shiite population.

Freedom in the World — Bahrain Country Report
Bahrain is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.

Freedom on the Net — Bahrain Country Report
Bahrain is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net, Freedom House's comprehensive study of internet freedom around the globe.
News & Perspectives on Bahrain
Joint Letter to Bahrain King: Free 400-day hunger striker Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace
Joint statement
August 13, 2022
Groups Call on New F1 CEO to Address Human Rights Concerns in Bahrain
Advocacy letter
March 24, 2021
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Internet Freedom Is Under Attack in The Middle East and North Africa
Perspectives
January 19, 2021
Joint Letter: Address Human Rights Concerns Ahead of F1 Races in Bahrain
Advocacy letter
November 25, 2020