Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, presented in Manama, Bahrain, on 23 November 2011 [501 pages, PDF]..”The Commissions mandate…is to report on the events in question on the basis of international human rights norms..occurring in Bahrain in February/March 2011, and any subsequent consequences arising out of the aforementioned events, and to make such recommendations as it may deem appropriate.”
“…The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago consisting of 33 islands, five of which are inhabited. The largest of these islands are Bahrain, Muharraq, Umm an Nasan and Sitra. Bahrain is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, with a total landmass of 760 square kilometres. The legal system of Bahrain is based on a hybrid of Islamic law; Egyptian civil, criminal and commercial codes; local traditional customs; and principles drawn from British common law. The court system of Bahrain includes Civil Courts, Islamic Courts and Military Courts.
New York Times: Torture Used on Protesters in Bahrain, Report Says
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