Thursday, April 28, 2011
Condemnation for the crackdown on protestors in Bahrain (Strasbourg ).
The President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek strongly condemns the death sentence passed against four Bahraini protestors.
EP President Buzek said: “I condemn the sentencing to death of the four protestors in Bahrain and I call for their sentences to be reviewed. The fact that the trial took place behind closed doors is deplorable. The EU is opposed to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Condemnation for the crackdown on protestors in Bahrain (Strasbourg ).
The President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek strongly condemns the death sentence passed against four Bahraini protestors.
EP President Buzek said: “I condemn the sentencing to death of the four protestors in Bahrain and I call for their sentences to be reviewed. The fact that the trial took place behind closed doors is deplorable. The EU is opposed to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances.
In line with the resolution of 7 April, the European Parliaments calls on the Government of Bahrain and other parties to engage in a meaningful and constructive dialogue without delay or preconditions, in order to bring about reforms.”
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European Parliament resolution of 7 April 2011 on the situation in Syria, Bahrain and Yemen
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/activities/plenary/ta.do?language=EN