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Bahrain launches crackdown on insurgents
Bahrain plans to impose a series of measures as part of a long awaited crackdown against Islamic unrest. The Bahraini Cabinet has drafted legislation meant to impose stiff penalties on those convicted of what was termed terrorism. Officials said the new laws would be in accordance with those of other countries that have joined in the war against Al Qaida and related groups. The government's intention was discussed at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Bin Khalid Al Khalifa. Al Khalifa is also minister of Islamic affairs. Officials said the measures would involve revisions to the criminal code and would deal with a range of offenses classified as terrorist. The Directorate of Legal Affairs was authorized to coordinate the proposed amendments with the ministries.
Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2003-11-26 |
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