[Bahrain] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 30 March 2025, prison guards assaulted and severely beat 3 political prisoners in building 3 in Jaw Prison (Southern), causing 1 prisoner to be hospitalized and other two transferred to a clinic. The attack occurred when police forces delayed opening the doors of cells in Wards 1 and 2 for the dawn prayer, prompting prisoners to knock on the doors to remind guards of the prayer time.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-03-30

Country

Bahrain

Event type

violence

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