A coalition of 31 human rights organisations has appealed to the European Union (EU), urging dialogue with Bahrain’s authorities for the release of Danish-Bahraini Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Swedish-Bahraini Sheikh Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. These men, held for nearly 14 years, have faced appalling conditions, including torture and lack of essential medical care.
Human rights groups are pressing the EU to engage with Bahrain to release two men, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad, who have suffered arbitrary detention and torture. They highlight the EU’s inaccurate portrayal of the human rights situation in Bahrain, urging urgent action, including direct talks with the King of Bahrain.
In summary, the letter from human rights groups implores the EU to confront the Bahraini leadership directly, advocating for the immediate release of Al-Khawaja and Al-Muqdad. Additionally, it calls for accurate reporting on Bahrain’s human rights landscape and for measures to address systemic abuses, aiming to create meaningful reforms.
Original Source: www.jurist.org
