Tag Archive | politics
Human Rights Watch Ethics
Founded over 30years ago, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is currently a leading NGO supposedly dedicated to “defending and protecting human rights” through international focus by giving a voice to the “oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes”. However, HRW continues to ignore the plight of victims of violence based on a questionable strategy. Joe […]
Cyber Lords
Today’s modern use of social media is an interactive tool that can do as much good and as much ill as required. Social media has offered men and women of all ages across the globe a stage to have their voice heard when exposing discrepancies or impartiality in cases of government or repressive regimes. At […]
Bahrain – A New Era
Communication channels were ablaze with activity on Monday with the announcement of the Crown Prince’s appointment as Deputy PM. International articles were provocative lacking impartiality. It seems that this small island is of great interest to people who knew very little if anything about it until a few years ago. Many are focused on offering […]
Consider Human Rights Watch Report against Bahrain Null and Void
Human Rights Watch (HRW) press conference in Bahrain on Thursday 28th February was an interesting work of fiction that conveniently omitted the voice of the majority in Bahrain. In the background were posters of Nabeel rajab, clearly indicating their judgment was without impartiality. HRW speakers Sarah Leah Whitson and Mariwan R Hana were on a […]
Bahrain’s NGOs Terrorists or Activists?
As 14th February approached, radical groups sent out threatening messages warning businesses to remain closed and to order people not to shop, go to the bank and basically to cease all business transactions until Friday 15th. Radicals called for a general strike and went as far as padlocking a primary girls school to prevent children […]
Religious or Political Impasse in Bahrain National Dialogue?
Compromise or dialogue is the most fundamental basis of politics but religious radicalism refuses democratic decisions. The word dialogue has been hanging in the air since Ali Salman, Political Leader of Al Wefaq rejected dialogue at the height of the GCC Roundabout occupation in 2011, despite being urged personally by the Crown Prince. Western super […]
Unforgiveable Crimes Against Humanity
Doctors are the most trusted members of any society. There are specialists who fix our eyes, bones, our organs and even help with invisible psychological problems. Most of us do not truly appreciate the years of studying, working and self-sacrifice that a medical student goes through before permitted to perform simple check-ups. Medical drugs are […]
“Behind every great man there is a greater woman”.
I have lived in Bahrain for over two decades –half my life. Having spent such an important part of my life here, I call Bahrain home. When I first arrived on the island, the airport was the size of a luxurious mansion with the same door used for arrivals and departures. There was only one […]
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