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communication 		Mandates Summary Replies received
    17 Feb 2011
    Bahrain
    JUA
    BHR 1/2011
  • freedom of opinion and expression
  • human rights defenders
  • executions
  • torture
 Alleged excessive use of force in the context of peaceful protests. According to the information received, security officials used weapons against peaceful demonstrators, resulting in at least six deaths, with a high number of people injured. On 14 February 2011, during a demonstration in al-Daih village, Mr. Ali Abdulhadi al-Mushaima, aged 27, was allegedly shot whilst walking out of his house. He was reportedly taken to al-Salmaniaya hospital in Manama, where he died. On 15 February, people reportedly gathered at the gates of the hospital as his body was transferred to the cemetery. Riot police reportedly used tear gas and shotguns to disperse the crowd. Consequently, Mr. Fadhel Salman al-Matrook, aged 32, was severely injured and died later in hospital. On 17 February 2011, peaceful demonstrators gathered at Pearl Roundabout, in the centre of Manama were reportedly attacked by security forces. At least four people were allegedly killed: Mr. Issa Abdel Hassan, aged 61, Mr. Mahmoud Makki, aged 23, Mr. Ali Khudair, aged 52 and Mr. Hussaid Zayed.
Alleged victims: 6
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