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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.
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Geneva: Austria Calls on Bahrain to Halt Death Penalties, Allow Visit of UN Special Rapporteur on Torture
2017-05-01
Austria demanded Bahrain to immediately halt death penalties and allow the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture to visit the country.
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Geneva: UK Criticizes Bahrain’s Resorting to Death Penalties & Citizenship Revocation
2017-05-01
The UK criticized Bahrain adopting policies of death penalties and citizenship revocations.
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Angola &Argentina Call on Bahrain to Eliminate Death Penalty
2017-05-01
Angola and Argentina recommended Bahrain to immediately cancel all death penalties against citizens.
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Geneva: Switzerland Regrets Bahrain hasn’t Implemented BICI Recommendations, Criticizes Repressive Measures against Activists
2017-05-01
Switzerland regretted that Bahrain has not implemented all recommendations of the BICI report and criticized what it called reprisal measures against Human Rights activists and banning their travel to Geneva.
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Geneva: Sweden Demands Bahrain to Halt Dissolution of Opposing Political Societies
2017-05-01
Sweden demanded Bahrain to halt dissolution of opposing political societies and lift restrictions on freedom of association and assembly, especially among Shiite citizens.
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Geneva: Spain Demands Bahrain to Develop National Machinery to Combat Torture & Eliminate Death Penalty
2017-05-01
The Kingdom of Spain demanded Bahrain to develop a national machinery to combat torture and completely cancel death penalty.
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Geneva: Slovenia Demands Bahrain to Set Timetable to Implement HRC Recommendations
2017-05-01
Slovenia demanded Bahrain to set a timetable to implement HRC recommendations.
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Geneva: Montenegro Welcomes UN High Commissioner Invitation to Visit Bahrain, Korea Asks Bahrain to Accept Visits of UN Special Rapporteurs
2017-05-01
Montenegro welcomed the invitation extended to UN High Commissioner to visit Bahrain, stating that the visit should include Shiite villages. Meanwhile, South Korea demanded the Bahraini Government to proceed in the dialogue to face challenges and recommended it to accept the visit of UN Special Rapporteurs to the country.
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Geneva: Portugal Demands Bahrain to Abolish Death Penalty Sentence, Lift travel Ban on HR Activists
2017-05-01
Portugal called on the Bahraini government to abolish all the death penalties issued against citizens and lift travel bans imposed on human rights activists.
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Geneva: Washington Criticizes Bahrain, Urges it to Conduct Political Dialogue & Reconciliation
2017-05-01
The United States severely slammed the government of Bahrain and its recent measures against political parties and Shiite clerics.