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1 story for 2026-03-19 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Bahrain

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⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence · Human Rights Watch

Bahrain arrests dozens for peaceful expression amid regional tensions

Bahraini authorities have arrested dozens of people for exercising their right to peaceful expression, with some cases seeking the death penalty, according to Human Rights Watch. The arrests are occurring amid broader regional conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.