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On March 26, the Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) published a report titled, "A BCHR Report on Human Rights Violations since the BICI Recommendations."
BICI refers to the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry. It published its findings last November 23, followed by a final December revision.
Abdul Hadi Al-Khawaja is a former Front Line Protection Coordinator and former BCHR President. Last April, Bahraini police arrested and beat him unconscious. He's currently hunger striking for justice. Earlier, he twice did for nine days. His current one began on February 8. As of March 31, he refused food for 53 days. He demands freedom or death.
His life's seriously at risk. He's been unjustly imprisoned and severely tortured. Last June, he was sentenced to life in prison. At issue is his courageous human rights work. Without help, he'll die. Washington and rogue NATO partners ignore him. So do Arab League despots and major media scoundrels.
BCHR's report discussed months of state terror. It categorized them under separate headings. They include:
Extrajudicial Killings
Over 60 deaths are known. No murder charges followed. A few police "show trials" involved "accidental deaths or beatings" causing death. Bahrain's government denies responsibility.
No independent access to examine forensic evidence was granted. Doctors who wrote false causes weren't held accountable. Families of those killed are targeted. Homes are raided. Arrests follow. Property is destroyed. Bahrainis continue to be terrorized.
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