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Nation Safety Law allows religious processions, reestablishes targets for al Khalifa and Saud

Bahrain: Targeting of religious processions a clear violation of freedom of belief practices
June 6th, 2011

“Freedom of conscience is absolute. The State shall guarantee the inviolability of places of worship and the freedom to perform religious rites and to hold religious processions and meetings in accordance with the customs observed in the country”. (Article 22/ Bahrain Constitution).

On 12 April 2011, Minister of Interior announced that the religious processions- for Shia Community- are not allowed “temporarily” due to the National Safety law (Emergency law). Ref: http://www.alwasatnews.com/3140/news/read/537003/1.html

On 4 June 2011, Bahrain TV announced that the religious processions- for Shia Community- are allowed after the end of the National Safety law (Emergency law).
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The riot police attacked the religious processions in several areas (Ma’ameer, Sitra, karzakan, Buri, A’ali, Dair, Kawara, Hamala, Duraz and other). Ref “Ma’ameer village:

The riot police later detained the participants in the religious processions.

The Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) expresses deep concern at the targeting of religious processions and emphasizes that freedom of religion in Bahrain is in danger. BYSHR calls for the Special Rapporteur of Religious freedom to take urgent actions. …source