The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) has issued a report from Manama today regarding the demonstrators convicted.
In a statement Mr. Mohammed Al-Maskati, the President of the BYSHR said: “Bahraini authorities want to teach the demonstrators a very harsh lesson and use the trials for that.”
Attached : List of demonstrators convicted (During National Safety law “Emergency law” 15 March-31 May 2011) ( click here)
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about sentencing of 3 demonstrators Today in National Safety court ( Military court) .
Today 30 May 2011 , 3 demonstrators sentenced :
1- Hassan Abdullah Saeed was sentenced to two year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
2-Mohammed Ali Kadhim was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
3-Ahmed Ali Mohammed was sentenced to three year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order and The obtaining of publications that contain content inciting the overthrow of the regime.
Case on-going:
Mohammed Ebrahim Khatem -15 years old – The case has been adjourned till 5 June, 2011 for the final pleading.The judge refused the request for release. (Ref:http://byshr.org/?p=518)
An anonymous source leaked an official document –Attached- issued by Council of Representatives “Parliament” on the dismissal of employees from the Council.
The Document is a formal dismissal letter of one of the employees.
The employee was accused of :
1-Attend the funeral of “Ali Mushaima”
2-Participated in the funeral march.
3-Participated in the Pearl Roundabout.
Ali Abdulhadi Mushaima: The first person died because of the protests.Died on February 14 because of Bird shotgun wounds.
On the 2 of May 2011, Head of the Civil Service Bureau (CSB) Mr. Ahmed Al-Zayed stated in the media that ” The CSB denies the dismissal of employees in the public sector” (Ref: http://www.albiladpress.com/news_inner.php?nid=97913&cat=1 )
Civil Service Bureau (CSB) :Institution responsible for public sector employment.
On the 23 of May 2011, the Minister of Social Development, and the Minister of Health Mrs. Fatima Al-Balushi stated in an interview with “LBC- T.V Channel” that “Dismissal were not due to participating in the protests”.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about the freedom of opinion and expression in Bahrain.The right of the employee in the public sector to adopt a political opinion must protected by local laws.
Mr.Fateel with Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about Mr.Naji Fateel Member of the Board of Directors of the BYSHR.
Today( 27 May 2011 – 2 am) :Security forces stormed his house, “Third stormed ” looking for him,but could not be found.
Mr.Fateel , Previously arrested in 2007 and was released later.He subjected to torture in prison.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights calls for protection of human rights organizations and human rights defenders.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about sentencing of 9 demonstrators Today in National Safety court ( Military court) .
Today 26 May 2011 , 9 demonstrators sentenced :
1- Fadhel Abbas Ahmed was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
2-Salman Abbas Ahmed was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
3-Nasser Hood Ebrahim was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
4-Ali Mohammad Abdullah was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
5-Mohammed Adel Ahmed was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
6-Abdullah Yousif Ali was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
7-Jaafar Mahdi Hassan was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
8-Abdulsalam Mohammed Jassim was sentenced to two year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
9-Ali Khalifa Hassan was sentenced to Four year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order and The obtaining of publications that contain content inciting the overthrow of the regime.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about sentencing of 4 demonstrators yesterday in National Safety court ( Military court) .
On 25 May 2011 , 4 demonstrators sentenced :
1- Rashid Adnan Alawi Al Sayad was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order.
2-Sayad Ahmed Mustafa Mohammed was sentenced to one year imprisonment for taking part in illegal protests and disrupting public order. ( Activist and Had interviews with the media – attached his photo with Al-Jazeera English).
3-Hassan Jaafar Ali Mhanna will be jailed for one year after being convicted of participating in illegal protests for criminal ends. He got another three-month prison sentence over driving a vehicle the registration plate of another one. However, the court found him not guilty of inciting the overthrow of the ruling system.
4-Hassan Isa Mohammed who was found guilty of holding pamphlets calling for the overthrow of the kingdom’s ruling system and social fabric. one-year prison sentence.
Cases on-going:
1- fifteen people are charged with murdering a Pakistani national called Abdulla Malik Abdulla, attacking other people, taking part in illegal assemblies for criminal ends and disrupting public security, the court decided to adjourn the hearing to next Sunday, May 29 in order to enable the suspects to meet their relatives and appoint lawyers.
2-Ali Yussef Abdulwahab Al Taweel and Ali Atiya Mahdi Al Shamloul are accused of killing policeman Ahmed Al Mrissi while on duty in Sitra village.The case has been adjourned till 29 May, 2011.
3- Raed Jassim Mohammed, Qassim Hameed Khatim, Mohammed Hassan Ali, Mohammed Ibrahim Jassim and Hassan Mohammed Abd Al Khadhr Al Asfoor, as well as Salman Ahmed Mohammed who was tried in absentia, faced charges of attempting to murder a civil inspection group for terrorist ends, possessing unlicensed weapon and taking part in illegal protests at the GCC Roundabout “Pearl” in order to disrupt public security.The case has been adjourned till 30 May, 2011.
4-Ali Yussef Yaqoob is accused of attempting to security officer on March 15, 2011, the court heard three witnesses, including the victim, who asserted that the suspect used a GMC to run over the policeman who was, along with his colleagues, trying to disperse protestors who were throwing pebbles at security officers and blocking roads. The case has been adjourned till 30 May, 2011.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) is deeply concerned about trial of a child before a military court.
Today 24 Monday 2011 , The second hearing session for Mohammed Ebrahim Khatem before a military court (National Safety court).
He is 15 years old, was arrested from his house at 1:30 am.
“Mohammed was arrested 20 days ago” his family said.
Charges: Gathering for more than 5 people without a authorization and riot.
The family informed BYSHR, that the only time they saw him after his arrest was at the first court hearing session.
The case has been adjourned till 30 May, 2011.
Bahrain : calls for establishment of “armed groups” : a dangerous precedence and a violation of the international Conventions
The King of Bahrain issued a decree cancelling the emergency law in 1st of June 2011.
concurrently several invitations were promoted for the formation of armed groups supported by governmental institutions.
On the 27th of April 2011, the Governor of the “Southern Governorate” stated that the governorate will evaluate a program that aims to “protect the people of the “Southern Governorate” from the outlaws following the tragic events that our beloved Kingdom has experienced in the recent period and the initiative shown by volunteers from the local community to preserve their areas from all mischief, and we have seen the Peoples’ Committees for the protection of their areas out of fear and concern over their areas”, and ensured that the volunteers will be trained and rewarded financially. (Ref: http://www.bna.bh/portal/mobile/news/454495)
Between the 14th of February and the 16th of March, many residents of some areas have complained the attack of armed groups “with knives, swords and sticks” on their areas to target them.
One of the protesters – against the government – pointed out to the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights: “that through the 14th of February to the 16th of March armed groups have attacked their area “with knives, swords and sticks” which led the residents to place barriers preventing strange cars from entering their area”.
On the 11th of March 2011, hundreds of protestors – against the government – participated in a march towards the Royal court, and the riot police prevented the protesters from reaching the court (a metal barbed wire was placed near the Clock Roundabout in Riffa), following the march, an armed group attacked “with knives, swords and sticks” the protestors, the groups were situated behind the riot police.(Ref: http://www.alwasatnews.com/3109/news/read/531930/1.html)
In the previous march (March of the Royal court) the member of House of Representatives Mr. Jassim Al-Saeedi – pro-government – participated and addressed the crowd while carrying a sword.
Military Prosecutor: Court of Cassation will issue a final verdict about the death sentence.The files will transfer from military prosecutor to the public prosecutor (According to the articles “40,41″ from Law of the Cassation Court) Ref: http://www.moj.gov.bh/en/default.asp?action=category&ID=378
Death sentence:
1- Ali Abdulla Hassan Al-Sankis
2- Abdulaziz Abdulridha Ibrahim Hussain
Must be approved by the King on the execution.The defendants may face the death penalty which is shooting with live ammunition.
According to the article (11) from “National Safety Law”No. 18 of 2011 :
“The final judgments issued by the national safety courts cannot be challenged in any way”
The verdicts issued against the defendants – the following – it were final verdicts can not cassation :
1-Qassim Hassan Matar Ahmed ( life imprisonment)
2-Saeed Abduljalil Saeed ( life imprisonment)
3-Isa Abdulla Kadhim Ali ( life imprisonment)
4-Sadeq Ali Mahdi ( life imprisonment)
5-Hussein Jaafar Abdulkarim ( life imprisonment)
The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights expresses its concern about the verdict passed against a number of demonstrators, and the use of laws and the courts in the interest of authorities.
Today 22th May 2011 , The verdict of the Bahraini Military court ” Lower National Safety Court” of appeal in the case of the four death sentences and three life imprisonment. ( Ref: http://byshr.org/?p=391 )
1-Ali Abdulla Hassan Al-Sankis ( Death penalty) Confirm the sentence
2- Qassim Hassan Matar Ahmed ( Death penalty) change to “life imprisonment”
3-Saeed Abduljalil Saeed ( Death penalty) change to “life imprisonment “
4-Isa Abdulla Kadhim Ali ( life imprisonment) Confirm the sentence
5- Abdulaziz Abdulridha Ibrahim Hussain ( Death penalty) Confirm the sentence
6-Sadeq Ali Mahdi ( life imprisonment) Confirm the sentence
7-Hussein Jaafar Abdulkarim ( life imprisonment) Confirm the sentence
Accusation: Murder of policemen Kashef Ahmed Mandhour and Mahmoud Farooq Abdulsamad.
The defendants may face the death penalty which is shooting with live ammunition.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights rejected the trial because special courts “Lower National Safety Court” violate international standards and BYSHR demands the international community and organizations for urgent action to stop the trials against demonstrators. ( Ref : http://byshr.org/?p=383)
