Link to the Full Report: https://bh.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/141/415610_BAHRAIN-2022-HUMAN-RIGHTS-REPORT.pdf Bahrain is a hereditary monarchy. King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa is the head of state and holds ultimate authority over most government decisions. The king appoints the prime minister, the head of government, who is not required to be a member of parliament. Since 2020, the position has …
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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Bahrain. His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo launched the U.S. – Bahrain Strategic Dialogue this month. The Strategic Dialogue demonstrates the …
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By: U.S. Assistant Secretary Robert Destro The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) US Department of State In today’s splintered world, it would be easy to think that there is nothing upon which all nations can agree and all cultures can embrace as an integral part of their communities. But International Human …
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October 29, 2018 Secretary Pompeo released the State Department’s new report detailing the magnitude of the Iranian regime’s destructive behavior at home and abroad. The report covers Iran’s support for terrorism, its missile program, illicit financial activities, threats to maritime security and cybersecurity, human rights abuses, as well as environmental exploitation. Download the report
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On March 15, U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell hosted a dinner for Bahraini and American women in celebration of Women’s History Month. Ambassador Siberell praised the contributions of women to Bahraini and American society. The dinner was attended by American filmmaker Robin Hauser, who is in Bahrain to screen her award-winning documentary, “CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap” which explores …
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