48 out of 55 members of the European parliament approved a resolution condemning human rights violations in Bahrain.

48 out of 55 members of the European parliament approved a resolution condemning human rights violations in Bahrain.

MEPs insist on "for the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners of conscience, political activists, journalists, human rights defenders and peaceful protesters, including Nabeel Rajab, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, Ibrahim Sharif, Naji Fateel, and Zainab Al-Khawaja".

They express "grave concern regarding the Bahraini authorities treatment of Nabeel Rajab and other human rights activists, in addition to their refusal to grant him the early release for which he is eligible in accordance with the law."

The EU foreign policy chief and member countries should work together "to develop a clear strategy" in respect of EU actions "to actively push for the release of the imprisoned activists and prisoners of conscience," say MEPs.