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Alleged surveillance, threats, harassment and acts of reprisal against human rights defenders. According to the information received, during the 21st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council from 10 to 28 September 2012, several Bahraini human rights defenders were subjected to surveillance, harassment, verbal assault and threats by members of or individuals linked to the Government of Bahrain. Acts of reprisal also allegedly took place, including the publication by Al-Watan newspaper on 25 September of the names and photos of participants of the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Bahrain, who were accused of “discrediting Bahrain in Geneva”. Those subjected to the above acts include Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati, Ms. Maryam Al-Khawaja, Dr. Nada Dhaif, Dr. Mondher Alkhoor, Ms. Jalila Al-Salman and Mr. Said Yousif. In addition, on 16 October 2012, Mr. Al-Maskati was reportedly summoned to Al-Hoora Police Station for interrogation, during which time his lawyer was allegedly denied access. Mr. Al-Maskati was detained overnight and appeared the following day before the Public Prosecution Office, where charges of “rioting and participating in an illegal assembly” were formally presented. Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati was the subject of previous communications (see A/HRC/18/51, BHR 5/2011). Ms. Maryam Al-Khawaja was also the subject of a previous communication (see A/HRC/19/44, BHR 18/2011).Alleged victims: 6 More details... |
19 Nov 2012 |
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