At least 160 civil society organizations called for suspending Saudi Arabia’s membership in the Human Rights Council and launch an independent investigation into the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

A group of 13 human rights organizations urged the British government to call for the release of three Bahrainis detained in the Gulf State, saying they were being punished because they were relatives of a London-based activist and his wife.

Bahraini Justice Minister commenced talks on new bill for minors, as Bahrain witnesses highest number of child arrests and torture cases amid the ongoing political crisis since 2011.

Trial of rights activist Nabeel Rajab postponed until Aug. 2 and request for his release rejected.