Urgent Appeal: The Bahraini Authorities Arrested Two Prominent Human Rights Activists

Urgent Appeal: The Bahraini Authorities Arrested Two Prominent Human Rights Activists
14 February, 2012 – Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights

The Bahraini authorities today ( February 14, 2012) arrested two prominent human rights activists after their participation in a peaceful march to the Pearl Roundabout.

Mr. Naji Fateel – Board Member of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) – and Mr.Nabeel Rajab – President of Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) – were arrested after participating in protests in support of democracy and human rights.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) demands the immediate release of Mr. Fateel and Mr. Rajab, and provide protection to human rights activists in Bahrain.
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