More than 68 Journalists Subject to Lay-Off, Arrest Campaign

Local Editor

More than 68 journalists have been subjected to lay-off, arrest and threats because of their work, reported the Bahrain Center for Human Rights.

Journalists engaged in the coverage of events talking place in Saudi-occupied Gulf state have been subjected to a campaign of lay-offs and collective arrests where more than 68 journalists have been affected while many have received different threats originating from the Bahraini authorities, its associated organizations, and affiliated parties. Also, many internet activists and bloggers have been arrested and warrants have been issued for others causing some to leave Bahrain in fear of their personal safety.

Since the 14th of February 2011, Bahrain has seen a political movement demanding freedom, democracy, and the revival of communal partnership in the framework of the civil movements seeking freedom which are currently overrunning Arab countries. This was followed by brutal security crackdowns and the entry of the Peninsula Shield forces (Military units of 6 Gulf countries) into Bahrain.