Bahrain - Renewed call for release of jailed Bahraini journalists before Human Rights Council's 26th Session

Reporters without borders

Ahead of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 26th Session, ten free speech and human rights organisations have made a renewed call for the release of Bahraini journalists Hussain Hubail and Qassim Zain Aldeen. Hussain Hubail, an award-winning photographer, and cameraman Qassim Zain Aldeen have been held in detention since the summer of 2013, whilst blogger Mohammed Hassan was released on bail. During his detention, Mr Hubail has faced interrogation and torture at the Bahraini Criminal (...)

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