Bahrain strips citizenship of dozens accused of sympathizing with Iran
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 09:46 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Bahrain has revoked the nationality of dozens of people accused of 'glorifying or sympathising with hostile Iranian acts'. Rights advocates say this sets a precedent for curbing dissent in the kingdom.
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