Government of Bahrain

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Name: Government of Bahrain
First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Iran Refutes Statements of Bahrain Government

23 de mayo de 2013, 11:58Tehran, May 23 (Prensa Latina) An Iranian official spokesman today refuted allegations by a Bahrain official claiming that a Persian drone violated the airspace of the kingdom of the Arabian peninsula.The Foreign Ministry of Iran ... [Published Prensa Latina - 3 hours ago]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Wide Condemnations against Attack on Ayatollah Qassem, Bahrain Gov’t Indifferent

Condemnations and criticisms against the Bahraini soldiers attack on the house of Ayatollah Sheikh Issa Qassem in Manama have vigorously dominated over the political scene in Bahrain and the Arab countries.Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society considered ... [Published Al Manar TV - May 22 2013]
First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

RPT-Fitch Assigns Batelco's Notes Final 'BBB-' Rating

10:36am BST(Repeat for addtional subcribers)May 3 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency)Fitch Ratings has assigned Bahrain Telecommunications Company B.S.C.'s (Batelco; 'BBB-'/Stable) USD notes, issued by Batelco International ... [Published Reuters UK - May 03 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain must immediately reschedule visit of Special Rapporteur on Torture

The Government of Bahrain must urgently resume its engagement with the international system by scheduling a new visit date of the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, Juan E. Méndez, following last week’s last minute cancellation of his visit to the country. ... [Published IRCT - May 01 2013]
First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain - Government seek a total ban on pork

Last month, the MPs approved a two-month jail sentence and fines of up to BD300 (US$ 785) for anyone illegally importing, selling or possessing pork, which is forbidden in Islam, TradeArabia News Service quotes a report in Gulf Daily News.The ban on pork ... [Published Meat Trade News Daily - May 01 2013]
First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain bills U.S. human rights report as "far from truth"

MANAMA, April 24 (KUNA) -- The Bahraini Government on Wednesday voiced dismay over a recent report by the U.S. Department of State on the human rights situation in Bahrain."The report includes texts which are totally far from the truth, adopting a manner ... [Published Kuwait News Agency - Apr 24 2013]
First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain: Bahrain / Human rights: Government effectively cancels UN Special Rapporteur on torture’s visit

Source: UN Human Rights CouncilCountry: Bahrain GENEVA (24 April 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, Juan E. Méndez, today expressed his deep disappointment with the decision taken by the Government of Bahrain to postpone his visit ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Apr 24 2013]
First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

UN independent expert ‘deeply disappointed' over Bahraini postponements of visit

An independent United Nations expert today urged the Government of Bahrain to honour its international commitments and allow him in to assess whether torture and ill-treatment are taking place in the country, after repeated postponements of planned v ... [Published UN News Centre - Human Rights - Apr 24 2013]
First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Fitch assigns Batelco's new prospective notes 'BBB-(EXP)' expected rating

Fitch Ratings has assigned Bahrain Telecommunications Company B.S.C.'s (Batelco) prospective USD notes, to be issued by Batelco International Finance No1 Limited, an expected rating of 'BBB-(EXP)'. The final rating is contingent on receipt of final documents ... [Published AME Info - Apr 22 2013]
First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

New REDRESS and IRCT report on Bahrain: fundamental reforms needed to combat torture

The Government of Bahrain must take further measures to prevent torture and ill-treatment, to investigate and prosecute past offences and to ensure that all victims have effective access to redress including rehabilitation services, conclude REDRESS and ... [Published IRCT - Apr 18 2013]
First reported Feb 25 2013 - Updated Feb 26 2013 - 1 reports

UAE prevents Dr Coates Ulrichsen from entry for his views on Bahraini monarchy

Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the move to not allow Dr Coates Ulrichsen in the country. On 22nd February 2013 Dr Kristian Coates Ulrichsen was detained at Dubai Airport and sent back to London. He had gone to UAE to speak at a ... [Published Frontier India Strategic and Defence - News, An ... - Feb 25 2013]
First reported Jan 08 2013 - Updated Jan 09 2013 - 1 reports

Bahrain: UN chief ‘deeply regrets’ Bahraini court’s decision to uphold sentences against political activists

Source: UN News ServiceCountry: Bahrain Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Bahrain 8 January 2013 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon “deeply regrets” the decision of a Bahraini appeals court to uphold ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jan 08 2013]

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...we are taking today will produce a collaborative discussion and positive resolution to these important labor issues," said Ambassador Marantis. "We look forward to working with Bahrain to improve respect for labor rights through the mechanisms provided by our trade agreement."
...The change of control clause would be triggered if at any time the Government of Bahrain ( "BBB'/Stable) ceases to own, directly or indirectly, at least 50% of the issued share capital of Batelco. English law is applicable to the notes."
"I think there are more important issues to worry about than banning pork or alcohol in Bahrain" he said
"The report includes texts which are totally far from the truth, adopting a manner that fuels terror and terrorists targeting Bahrain's national security" , Minister of State for Information Affairs and Government's Official Spokesperson Samira Rajab said in a news release carried by Bahrain's official news...

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Iran Refutes Statements of Bahrain Government [Published Prensa Latina - 3 hours ago]
Wide Condemnations against Attack on Ayatollah ... [Published Al Manar TV - May 22 2013]
United States seeks to protect worker rights un... [Published Care2 - May 13 2013]
ILAB News Release: United States seeks to prote... [Published Department of Labor - May 07 2013]
RPT-Fitch Assigns Batelco's Notes Final 'BBB-' ... [Published Reuters UK - May 03 2013]
Gulf Air turn around plan offers a glimmer of h... [Published Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation - May 02 2013]
Bahrain must immediately reschedule visit of Sp... [Published IRCT - May 01 2013]
Bahrain - Government seek a total ban on pork [Published Meat Trade News Daily - May 01 2013]
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Bahrain bills U.S. human rights report as "far ... [Published Kuwait News Agency - Apr 24 2013]
Bahrain: Bahrain / Human rights: Government eff... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Apr 24 2013]
UN independent expert ‘deeply disappointed' ove... [Published UN News Centre - Human Rights - Apr 24 2013]
Fitch assigns Batelco's new prospective notes '... [Published AME Info - Apr 22 2013]
NGOs Release Two New Reports on Torture in Bahrain [Published Fars News Agency - Apr 20 2013]
New REDRESS and IRCT report on Bahrain: fundame... [Published IRCT - Apr 18 2013]
MPPH CEO receives media award on behalf of late... [Published Times of Oman - Apr 17 2013]
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