Karim Fakhrawi

Karim Fakhrawi, also known as Abdulkarim Ali Ahmed Fakhrawi (c. 1962 – 12 April 2011), was a Bahraini publisher who was the co-founder of Al-Wasat, considered one of the more popular newspapers in Bahrain by winning numerous awards. He died while in custody due to severe torture, according to the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry. He was the second professional media worker to be killed during the Bahraini uprising, and one of three journalists killed in total.

Karim Fakhrawi
Evidence of Fakhrawi's torture was posted to the internet after his death
Bornc. 1962
Bahrain
Died12 April 2011 (2011-04-13) (aged 49)
Manama, Bahrain
Occupations
  • Publisher
  • bookstore owner
  • newspaper owner
Notable creditAl-Wasat
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