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Geneva: Iceland Demands Bahrain to Release Prisoners of Conscience in Bahrain
2017-05-02
Iceland demanded the government of Bahrain to abide by its international commitments and to an inclusive reconciliation process.
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Geneva: India Demands Bahrain to Invite UN Special Rapporteurs to Visit Country
2017-05-02
India demanded the government of Bahrain to send an open invitation for UN Special Rapporteurs in the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit the country.
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Geneva: Iran Concerned over Continuous Persecution of Shiites in Bahrain
2017-05-02
The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern the continuous persecution of Shiites in Bahrain, arrests, and deprivation of citizenships for some Shiite religious clerics.
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Geneva: Iraq Recommends Bahrain Implements 2012 UPR Recommendations
2017-05-02
Iraq demanded the government of Bahrain to implement its commitments and promises in the previous 2012 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) cycle in Geneva.
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Geneva: Guatemala Demands Bahrain to Invite Special Rapporteurs to Visit Country
2017-05-02
Guatemala demanded the government of Bahrain to invite UN Special Rapporteurs to visit the country, and to end sectarian persecution.
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Geneva: Germany Demands Bahrain to Immediately Investigate Torture Allegations
2017-05-02
Germany expressed concern over the ban that prevented Bahraini rights activists from traveling to Geneva to take part in the UN Human Rights Council sessions.
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Geneva: Ghana Demands Bahrain to End Discrimination against Shiite Majority
2017-05-02
Ghana demanded the government of Bahrain to end discrimination against the Shiite majority citizens.
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Geneva: Finland Demands Bahrain Guarantees Independence of SIU
2017-05-02
Finland demanded the Bahraini government to guarantee the independence of the Public Prosecution’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), which investigates cases in violations committed by police and security men.
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Geneva: France Demands Bahrain to Unconditionally Abolish Death Penalties
2017-05-02
France expressed concern over resorting to implement the death penalty in Bahrain, calling on it to immediately and unconditionally abolish this penalty.
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Geneva: Estonia Frustrated over Travel Ban on Activists including Sayed Hadi al-Moussawi
2017-05-02
Estonia expressed great frustration over the travel ban the Bahrain imposed on human rights activists, including Sayed Hadi al-Moussawi.
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Geneva: Cyprus Calls on Bahrain to Ratify Convention against Torture
2017-05-02
Cyprus called on the government on Bahrain to ratify the Convention against Torture.
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Geneva: Czech Republic Warns of Exploiting Terrorism Law to Pursue Opponents in Bahrain
2017-05-02
Czech Republic demanded the government of Bahrain to guarantee accountability against those perpetrating acts of torture and human rights violations. It also called on Bahrain to open the doors for victims to litigate and be compensated, while reiterating the need to ratify the Convention against Torture.
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Geneva: Denmark Says Jaw Prison Condition Deteriorating, Bahrain Doesn’t Prosecute Perpetrators
2017-05-02
Denmark said that the government of Bahrain has not prosecuted those involved in human rights violations, despite the establishment of accountability institutions and others involved in human rights.
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Geneva: Brazil Demands Bahrain to Adopt Measures against Discrimination on Basis of Religion, Belief
2017-05-02
Brazil demanded the government of Bahrain to adopt measures to combat intolerance, discrimination and incitement of violence on the basis of religion and belief.
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Geneva: Chile Concerned over Torture Complaints in Bahrain’s Criminal Investigations Building
2017-05-02
Chile expressed its deep concern over complaints of torture in the criminal investigations building and detentions centers in Bahrain, which reportedly take place during investigations.
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Geneva: Canada Demands Bahrain to halt Dissolutions of Opposition Parties
2017-05-02
Canada demanded the government of Bahrain to halt its policy of dissolving opposition political parties, and urged it to allow peaceful protests and abolish penalties on assembly.
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Geneva: Bulgaria says Bahrain HR Records in Decline with Death Penalties
2017-05-02
Bulgaria said that Bahrain registered a decline in its human rights record after its execution of death penalties early this year.
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Geneva: Botswana Concerned over Shiites Persecution, HR Activists Repression in Bahrain
2017-05-01
Botswana expressed deep concern over the persecution of Shiites and the repression of Human Rights activists in Bahrain.
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Geneva: Belgium Demands Bahrain to Halt Arbitrary Citizenship Revocations
2017-05-01
Belgium demanded the government of Bahrain to stop arbitrary citizenship revocations against citizens, and demanding it fully implements the recommendations of the (BICI) – Bassiouni report.
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Geneva: Australia Calls Bahrain to Implement Bassiouni Recommendations, Resort to Reconciliation
2017-05-01
Australia expressed grave concern from Bahrain’s execution of death penalties, demanding it to revoke this penalty, and implement the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI) – Bassiouni report.