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Lord Ahmad statement on the executions of three men in Bahrain

皇冠体育app Minister of State for Human Rights Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon comments on the executions of three men in Bahrain.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon KCMG
Published
27 July 2019
This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Minister of State for Human Rights Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon said:

皇冠体育app UK remains firmly opposed to the death penalty. We express deep concern and regret that these executions were carried out.

皇冠体育app Bahraini authorities remain fully aware of the UK鈥檚 position. We will continue to engage with Bahrain on this issue bilaterally and at the UN Human Rights Council.

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Published 27 July 2019

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