Rights panel to help curb violations
Published: 22 June 2007
A RECONCILLIATION committee could soon be set up in Bahrain to deal with cases of torture, arbitrary detention and people living in exile, it was revealed yesterday.
Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) assistant general-secretary Dr Abdulla Aldeerazi said the move had been made possible after His Majesty King Hamad raised no objection to the proposal during a meeting with rights activists on Wednesday.
The King told the BHRS officials and members of Bahrain Human Rights Watch that Bahrain would not tolerate any injustices or violations of Bahrainis’ or expatriates’ rights. He also said the government was keen to help vulnerable people and those who need social care.
Rights panel to help curb violations
Published: 22 June 2007
A RECONCILLIATION committee could soon be set up in Bahrain to deal with cases of torture, arbitrary detention and people living in exile, it was revealed yesterday.
Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) assistant general-secretary Dr Abdulla Aldeerazi said the move had been made possible after His Majesty King Hamad raised no objection to the proposal during a meeting with rights activists on Wednesday.
The King told the BHRS officials and members of Bahrain Human Rights Watch that Bahrain would not tolerate any injustices or violations of Bahrainis’ or expatriates’ rights. He also said the government was keen to help vulnerable people and those who need social care.
Dr Aldeerazi said a committee would be of great benefit to alleged victims as experts could start documenting cases, differentiate between the genuine and false claims and training would be provided to Bahrainis investigating them.
He said that a workshop is to be held at the National Democratic Action Society office in Umm Al Hassam to discuss setting up a committee that will be run by non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Social Development Minister Dr Fatima Al Balooshi will address the opening ceremony, where NGOs, political societies, human rights activists from across the Middle East will attend. Dr Aldeerazi said the King was informed that some ministries appeared unwilling to co-operate with human rights societies and some of them needed a suitable headquarters.
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