Bahrain Strips Citizenship of 56 Individuals, Including 9 Children

Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) condemn the unfair trial of 61 persons in a single terrorism case, and the court’s decision to strip the citizenship of 56 of those sentenced, including nine children under 18.

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Updates from the Ground in Bahrain

• Dozens arrested, including several children
• 24 trials postponed
• 61 individuals sentenced to a total of 760 years in prison
• Zainab al Khawaja trial postponed until September
• Verdict due for Sheikh Ali Salman trial
• Security forces continue to use excessive force including tear gas and shotgun pellets against protesters

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