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Bahrain : The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights has called on international human rights organizations to assume their role in protecting the rights of Qatari citizens who were denied their electoral rights and had to face a massive arrest campaign launched by the Qatari security forces. The center, in a statement, said that the Qatari authorities failed to take measures to amend the election law to guarantee the protection of human rights. The expiry of the deadline promised by the Qatari government to Al Murrah tribe members to address the situation without making any changes represents a failure by the…

Bahrain :  A judicial committee tasked with replacing children’s court sentences started its work today, the Supreme Judicial Council has announced. Judge Jassim Mohammed Al Ajlan, head of the High Correctional Justice Court, said that the committee on Sunday began replacing penalties for convicted children. He stressed that the judiciary pays great attention to developing the judicial system for children’s rights in line with the international conventions and treaties ratified by the Kingdom of Bahrain and with His Majesty the King’s reform vision in order to preserve the rights of children to protection from violations and maltreatment and the right…

Bahrain : Minister of Information, Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi, received today newly-appointed Bahraini Ambassador to France, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. He congratulated him on the royal trust, wishing him every success in his new diplomatic duties. Both sides also discussed cooperation with the Foreign Ministry and its diplomatic missions.

Bahrain : The Kingdom of Bahrain has achieved second place in the general standing of the national teams participating in the Europe Open MMA Championship after winning 9 medals, including 9 golds and 3 silvers in the event which was organized by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in the period between 16-20, August 2021 in Russia. On this occasion, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, escalated his sincere congratulations to HM King Hamad…

Bahrain :  His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received the newly appointed ambassador of the Republic Turkey to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Her Excellency Esin Çakıl, at Riffa Palace. His Royal Highness highlighted ongoing Bahrain-Turkey relations, stressing the importance of further developing ties and cooperation to benefit both countries and their people. His Royal Highness welcomed Her Excellency the ambassador to Bahrain and wished her success in performing her diplomatic duties in the Kingdom. For her part, HE Esin Çakıl expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to meet HRH and…

Manama :  Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women, received a cable of congratulations from Deputy Prime Minister, Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, on the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). The Deputy Prime Minister praised the pioneering role of HRH Princess Sabeeka in leading the march of development and achievement for Bahraini women. He lauded the ongoing efforts and the national empowerment strategy to avail of the competence of Bahraini women in boosting the kingdom’s development march. The Deputy…

Bahrain :  The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the armed terrorist attack on worshipers in a mosque in the Tillaberi region of the friendly Republic of Niger, which resulted in the killing of dozens of innocent people and wounding others. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of the Republic of Niger, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. The ministry affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s full solidarity with the friendly Republic of Niger in its efforts to eliminate and combat the terrorists, stressing the kingdom’s…

Manama :  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, has praised the support offered to Bahraini women by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He said the leadership’s support for women aimed to involve them in the comprehensive development process, based on the principles enshrined in the Kingdom’s constitution, the National Action Charter, and the Government Action Plan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the nation’s pride in the Kingdom’s celebration of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme…

Manama : Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has extended deepest congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King and SCW President, on the 20th anniversary of the SCW.  The minister lauded the role played by the SCW in enhancing Bahraini women’s march and advancement at all levels, highlighting their effective contributions to all fields, under the comprehensive development march spearheaded by His…

LA PAZ :  Former Bolivian President Jeanine Anez harmed herself by cutting her lower arms while in jail on Saturday, her lawyer Norka Cuellar told local media after police reported what they categorized as attempted suicide. Reuters