Convicts condemned to death by confessions obtained under torture have little chance of reprieve, though further executions could ignite Bahrain's tinder-box, reports Daniel Wickham.
The British prime minister is facilitating human rights abuses across the Middle East by investing in Gulf states and their militaries, writes Daniel Wickham.
Bahrain has taken a string of repressive measures against the opposition, with the crackdown becoming increasingly institutionalised. But the West shows little desire to push for reform, emboldening the repression.
Comment: Since October, at least 117 Palestinians have been killed during unrest in the region, as cases of unlawful conduct by Israeli forces comes to light, writes Daniel Wickham.
Comment: Jeremy Corbyn's victory in the Labour leadership election provides an opportunity for a serious debate about arms exports to Saudi Arabia and Britain's involvement in Yemen, writes Daniel Wickham.
