Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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Bahrain has revoked citizenship for 69 individuals accused of supporting Iran, sparking international criticism from human rights organizations. The government's decision, deemed a severe violation of fundamental rights, raises concerns about arbitrary governance and political repression. International observers argue this action demonstrates a troubling pattern of using citizenship revocation as a punitive measure against dissidents, undermining due process and civil liberties in the Gulf nation.
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