“The award of the city of Paris reminds the Bahraini authorities that the imprisonment of Nabeel does not interest only some Gulf monarchies or NGOs. It has become the symbol of ruthless repression in the country. Facing international outrage, the Bahraini authorities should release Nabeel without further delay, together with the other incarcerated activists, whose only fault is to have asked for a little more democracy and freedom. By naming him as a citizen of honor, a prestigious distinction reserved for emblematic human rights activists, the city of Paris sends to our imprisoned and ill colleague who is subjected to a shocking prison regime, a sign of fraternity and hope,”
In concluding observations on Bahrain in May 2017, the UN Committee against Torture (UN CAT) pointed out that it was “particularly concerned” about the arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment of human rights defenders, including Nabeel Rajab.
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