The UK expressed concern over the recent developments in Bahrain, citing fears of an aftermath to dissolving the major opposition party in the country, Al-Wefaq Society, and the revocation of the Shiite majority spiritual leader, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim’s citizenship.
In response to a parliamentary question, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Tobias Ellwood said, “We are concerned about the recent developments in Bahrain, and we have clearly responded in our public and private meetings.”
Read article in “Bahrain Mirror” about the statement here.
Or find the full statement here.