Bahrain: Further information: Freed Nabeel Rajab facing court hearings

Index Number: MDE 11/042/2012
Date Published: 29 June 2012
Categories: Bahrain

Prominent Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab was released on bail on 27 June. However, he is still facing prosecution in three pending cases relating to his peaceful exercise of his rights to freedom of expression and assembly. He has been summoned to appear in court on 5 and 9 July, and on 26 September 2012.