Bahrain has historically been a focus for strains between Gulf Sunni monarchies and Iran. The Gulf Arab kingdom off the coast of Saudi Arabia is the home base of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet.

We must seek the release of all political prisoners, including Abdulhadi Alkhawaja. This is a moment for Bahrain to turn the page and start a new chapter of reconciliation and dialogue.” BCHR urges ...

The latest royal pardons were issued by Bahrain’s King for a total of 1,526 inmates on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr (marking the end of Ramadan) on March 27, 2025 and to mark Bahrain National Day ...

Talks between Bahrain's opposition and pro-government groups began on Saturday, aimed at healing the deep rifts caused by protests earlier this year by majority Shi'ites that were stamped out by ...