Foreign Ministry raps Amnesty allegations

Manama

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed regret over the incorrect information and falsehoods contained in the report issued by Amnesty International, which lack the required professionalism and objectivity in human rights reports by obtaining information and news coming from unfair sources and paid media channels, known for extremism, prejudice and incredibility.

Whilst the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that it will study the allegations contained in this report and respond to it, it looks forward to this organisation to come up with fairer reports and not to rely on sources that express single-sided opinion, a statement issued by the ministry said. It has advised Amnesty International to obtain its information from all the concerned authorities and institutions that have not been approached prior to the issuance of this biased report for more positive positions and objective, neutral, non-selective and unbiased reports.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Kingdom will remain adamantly committed to the respect and promotion of human rights and public freedoms in accordance with the applicable laws and in consonance with its constitution. It also affirmed that the Kingdom will live up to its commitment to international agreements and its willingness to co-operate and communicate with all international organisations, based on its civilisational and cultural heritage and its deep-rooted religious values that guarantee human rights and the values of tolerance, justice and equality among all.