The European Union said that the recent developments in Diraz represent "a worrying development", calling on all parties in Bahrain to "resume dialogue".

The European Union (EU) said that it “recognizes the challenges that Bahrain faces as well as the progress made with the establishment of a number of institutions designed to enhance the protection of human rights in the country.”

Bahrain-based Investcorp is responding to the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and Brexit by seeking investments in U.S. business services and British real estate, the private equity firm's Co-Chief Executive Rishi Kapoor said.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari underlined the importance of the ongoing battle to retake the strategic city of Mosul from ISIS, saying that the country is defending the entire world against terrorists.

The European Union called on the Bahraini authorities to extend an invitation to the UN Special Rapporteur on torture, expressing its concern about deterioration of situations in Bahrain.

35 HRC member states condemned recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities against political opposition, calling for inclusive reforms to stabilize country.

The European Union stressed that verdict to dissolve Al-Wefaq "is last of series of worrying developments in country."

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, said that the situation in Bahrain is not just a human rights issue but also a geopolitical issue.

Bahrain Mirror - AP: European Union lawmakers are condemning Bahrain's crackdown on human rights defenders and political opponents and calling for the release of jailed campaigners.

The European Union criticized the latest measures taken by the Government of Bahrain against the opposition.

EU Representative expressed deep concern over latest measures taken by Bahrain against human rights activists and political dissidents.

EU said verdict issued against Salman “risks undermining chances of lasting and inclusive national reconciliation”.

Bahrain Mirror (Exclusive): The European Union called on Bahrain to review its decision to suspend the independent Al-Wasat newspaper on Friday (August 7, 2015), stressing that the existence of independent media outlets can reinforce the reconciliation efforts.

Bahrain Mirror: The European Union stated that the four-year jail sentence handed down to Bahrain’s opposition leader and the Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, Sheikh Ali Salman, “runs counter to efforts promoting a lasting and inclusive national reconciliation in Bahrain.”