Civic Space in the Arab Region

This observatory seeks to cover and analyze civil society news in the Arab region, and to keep up with civil society in all its challenges and transitions
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Bahrain: Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Fundamental Freedoms Egypt: Civil Society Developments Iraq: Escalating Restrictions on Civic Space, Press Freedom, and Peaceful Assembly Lebanon: Growing Concerns over Freedom of Expression and Journalism amid Political and Security Developments The Arab NGO Network for Development’s Position on Lebanon’s New Media Law May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 May 2026 Libya: Economic conditions continue to deteriorate and political stalemate persists Egypt: Judicial harassment and restrictions on civil society continue Jordan: NGOs continue to operate within a restrictive environment shaped by structural constraints. Lebanon: Civil Society Organizations during War Morocco: Judicial and security measures to restrict youth activism and public protests Palestine: Challenges facing the work of Palestinian NGOs Sudan: Serious violations of international humanitarian law
National Reports (Bahrain)

Bahrain: State of Society and Freedoms

2023
The Kingdom of Bahrain is located on the western coast of the Persian Gulf region. It is a member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and adopts a “constitutional monarchy” political system. The Kingdom of Bahrain has a bicameral parliament, consisting of the Council of Representatives and the Consultative (Shura) Council. The Council of Representatives is the legislative body. It is elected for 4 years and comprises 40 members representing four governorates. The members are elected…
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