Bahrain's King Hamad pardoned 457 prisoners, including political detainees, on his 25th anniversary in power.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa pardoned 457 prisoners, including many believed to be political detainees, to celebrate his 25th anniversary in power. Activists, including those from the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, view this as a positive move amid ongoing criticism regarding the treatment of the Shiite majority by the ruling Sunni family. The pardons also coincide with Bahrain's attempts to improve relations with Iran following years of dissent since the 2011 protests.

September 04, 2024
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