Bahrain revokes nationality of 31 Bahraini Shiites

Bahrain revokes nationality of 31 Bahraini Shiites - Xinhua | English.news.cn

English.news.cn 2012-11-07 16:32:47

MANAMA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Bahrain revoked the nationality of 31 Bahraini Shiites, including a woman and two former members of parliament, on Wednesday for security reasons, according to a statement by the interior ministry.

The ministry called upon those related to seek court assistance, and pointed out that the decision comes as those Bahrainis violated Clause 10 of the nationality law, which stipulates rights for the revocation of Bahraini nationality to ensure the state security.

Among them, some got British political asylum years back, like Saeed Al Shahabi and Ali Mushaima. Mushaima's father, Hassan Mushaima, is serving a life sentence along with others for foiled attempt to overthrow the regime in 2011.

The list also includes two brothers who were former MPs and leading members of the opposition group "Al Wefaq National Islamic Society", Jalal and Jawad Fairouz, and a woman named Marriam Al Sayed Ibrahim Hussain Redha.

The statement highlighted that the interior ministry will take required actions for the implementation of the decision according to Bahrain's commitment to the protection of national security and international agreements.