Minister for Middle East statement on the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab in Bahrain
3 Jan 2019 12:31 PM
Minister Alistair Burt has expressed concern about the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt responded to the ruling.
Minister Burt recently said:
I am concerned about the upholding of the five-year sentence given to Mr Nabeel Rajab, in addition to the two-year sentence he has served.
The UK urges Bahrain to protect freedom of expression for all its citizens, in line with their international commitments.
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