27/ 28th July 2012

BAHRAIN MEDIA ROUNDUP

standards" among its security forces in efforts to build trust after more than 17 months of protests and clashes.

Bahrain opens probes into police abuse allegations

Bahrain's Interior Ministry says it is opening investigations into possible rights violations by police during crackdowns on opposition protesters. The probes into possible police abuses are in line with recommendations last year by an independent commission that studied the Gulf nation's Shiite majority's uprising against the Sunni monarchy. A statement Sunday says the Interior Ministry seeks to uphold "international

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Bahrain orders investigation after opposition party claims 10 million dollars stolen in raids since last year
Bahrain's interior minister ordered a speedy investigation related to string of alleged violations committed by policemen. Interior Minister Lieutenant General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said they were committed to deal with human rights cases "with transparency and to nd the truth behind the allegations

that affected the reputation of police and the public security personnel." The minister said that law enforcement organization maintained security and did not attack or violate the citizens' rights or the sanctity of their homes as the protection of human rights was on top of the ministry's priorities and efforts. The investigation follows after the launch of Gangs of Darkness Campaign by Bahrain's largest opposition party, Al Wefaq National Islamic Society. Read More and accountability, the statement read, would launch an ofcial investigation to reports of abuse. During the Bahraini uprising, which erupted in February 2011, massive violations of human rights and peoples right to privacy were reported by activists and protesters. Opposition gures and citizens have reported hundreds of incidents of ofcers breaking into citizens homes, beating and arresting them. Read More

Bahrain interior minister orders the region with many bankers investigation into violations heading to Dubai.
Fitch Ratings said in a report released last week that with the events of the Arab Spring fading from view, Bahrain's nancial sector remained "relatively unaffected" but it would not take much for that to change. Read More government leader most able The ministry in order to abide by a concept of transparency to reach out to the opposition.Western-educated, 42-year-old Prince Salman, the kings son and heir to the throne, led talks with the Fresh Peaceful Antiopposition during last years Govt. Rallies in protests, in which protesters Bahrain, KSA called for political change and improved rights. The anti-regime peaceful protesters rallied in several The talks collapsed when the villages on Saturday, chanting government invited Saudi slogans against the Al Khalifa troops to Bahrain in March regime. 2011 to help maintain order, sidelining the crown prince. The demonstrators also Read More expressed solidarity with antiThe Ministry of Interior Affairs in Bahrain, Sheikh Rashed Ibn Abdullah Al-Khalifa, released a statement on Sunday announcing its intention to investigate violations of personal rights committed during security ofcers crack-downs on protesters.

Financial brain drain for Bahrain

Bahrain's reputation as a banking hub, built on decades of solid governance, hangs in the balance. The demonstrations last year led many rms to relocate ofces and staff elsewhere in

Bahrain opposition pins hopes on Salman

Bahrains leading opposition party is looking to revive stalled democracy talks, with the hope that US backing will give the countrys crown prince more clout as the ruling familys representative in negotiations. The party, Al Wefaq, views Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the

regime protesters in neighboring Saudi Arabia and called for the immediate release of jailed Saudi cleric Sheikh Nemr al-Nemr. Anti-government peaceful demonstrations continue across the country, despite crackdown by the Manama regime. Read More