Bahrainis shocked as infamous ex-spy chief visits country
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07/24/2007 11:05 PM | Gulf News Report
Manama: Al Wefaq Shiite bloc MP Jalal Fairoz has threatened to take up the issue in parliament if Ian Henderson, former head of Bahrain Security and Intelligence Bureau British Officer, fails to leave Bahrain immediately.
Fairoz told Gulf News yesterday that his sources confirmed to him that the infamous former British officer, who was involved in human rights violations in Bahrain, entered the country on a private visit on Sunday.
Bahrainis shocked as infamous ex-spy chief visits country
http://archive.gulfnews.com/region/Bahrain/10141574.html
07/24/2007 11:05 PM | Gulf News Report
Manama: Al Wefaq Shiite bloc MP Jalal Fairoz has threatened to take up the issue in parliament if Ian Henderson, former head of Bahrain Security and Intelligence Bureau British Officer, fails to leave Bahrain immediately.
Fairoz told Gulf News yesterday that his sources confirmed to him that the infamous former British officer, who was involved in human rights violations in Bahrain, entered the country on a private visit on Sunday.
“During his service from 1966-2000 Henderson has tortured many citizens. He was also responsible for forcing out of the country several dissidents and human rights activists. He was behind the detention of many youth for opposing state policies. He was also responsible for the death of dozens of young activists during clashes with security forces,” Fairoz said.
“The news came as a shock to us as it would affect the progress of reform that started by His Majesty the King in 2002,” he said. “Many Bahrainis are still suffering the pain he caused to them, especially those who lost their close relatives or sustained permanent injuries.”
Fairoz demanded an explanation from the government to avoid any negative response that might happen.
Al Wefaq bloc is the biggest with 17 representatives in parliament.