Stop unfair trials in Bahrain

Emergency rule was lifted in Bahrain last week. While the harsh laws responsible for the widespread government crackdowns against civilians are no longer being enforced, the injustice remains.

The long (and growing) list of people being paraded in front of military courts is simply appalling!

This week, nearly 50 of the brave doctors and nurses who treated protestors during the months of bitter and bloody street violence are being called into court.

Furthermore, a total of 21 opposition figures, including seven in absentia, who led and participated in the demonstrations, are being tried in military court without proper access to lawyers, their families, or foreign media coverage. Several of these individuals are likely prisoners of conscience.

In May, President Obama had called on Bahraini authorities to respect their citizens’ human rights. Since then, the U.S. has done little to follow through with diplomatic pressure.

Tell the U.S. to turn up the volume on its calls to Bahraini authorities. Demand that all opposition figures currently on trial be: 1) granted regular access to their lawyers and families and 2) released immediately and unconditionally, if held solely for criticizing the authorities.

Click here to send an urgent appeal to Secretary Clinton to end unfair trials in Bahrain.