Political Prisoner Ali Al-Singace Faces the Risk of Slow Death
Political prisoner Ali Al-Singace is fighting for his life in Jaw Prison after his health condition has dangerously deteriorated, amid the deliberate denial of medical treatment by the Bahraini regime.
Ali was arrested in March 2025 and is currently held in Building 12 of Jaw Central Prison. In a recent phone call, he confirmed that his health continues to worsen due to the lack of specialized medical care and the authorities’ deliberate neglect and indifference to his illnesses.
He suffers from a thyroid disorder, which has led to excessive weight gain, reaching approximately 200 kilograms. Despite this, he is only given a single daily dose of medication, which is insufficient. He is also prescribed one pill for his heart and another for high blood pressure, without any specialist supervision or regular medical appointments.
In addition, he suffers from severe swelling and fluid retention in his body, particularly in his legs, which hinders his movement and increases his daily suffering. The cause of this swelling remains unknown, with conflicting diagnoses and a complete absence of comprehensive testing or treatment plans.
Ali also experiences pain in his spine and bones without having undergone any specialized examinations. Although a doctor inside the prison confirmed that he may have a slipped disc, Al-Singace has not been referred to a specialist, nor has he received an MRI scan to properly diagnose his condition—thus preventing him from receiving the necessary treatment and keeping him trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering.
What Ali Al-Singace is enduring today in Jaw Prison is not merely a health deterioration, nor is it an isolated case. It is part of a systematic policy that uses medical neglect as a tool of retaliation against political dissidents. The absence of care, the refusal to provide accurate diagnoses, and the denial of specialized treatment all constitute blatant violations of international conventions related to prisoners’ rights.
