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Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people for ‘glorifying or sympathizing with’ Iranian attacks
Authorities said the revocations targeted people accused of sympathy for Iran and espionage, and rights groups said families also lost nationality.
- On Monday, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior revoked the citizenship of 69 people, accusing them of "sympathising with Iran" and "aiding foreign entities" during the ongoing war.
- The directive, issued by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, follows Iranian strikes on Bahraini facilities as part of the broader conflict launched by the United States and Israel.
- Authorities justified the action under Article 10/3 of the Bahraini Nationality Law, claiming all 69 individuals were "non-Bahraini origin" and acted contrary to the duty of loyalty.
- Advocacy Director Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei of the Britain-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy condemned the move, warning that lack of legal safeguards leaves families "vulnerable to abuse."
- Experts argue Gulf states are weaponizing citizenship, using the current war to intensify existing nationality controls and regulate political power across the region.
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Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 over alleged support for Ir
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that it has revoked the citizenship of 69 individuals along with their family members, citing actions deemed harmful to national security.
·Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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