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Bahrain to set up database on abuse casesBahrain will soon set up a national database to record cases of violence against women, said the deputy secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). It aims to build a comprehensive information system on the status of batte More… |
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Shelters for Indian women in Bahrain soonNew shelter homes for abused Indian women in Bahrain could soon be set up in the Kingdom, according to senior Indian government officials. The Indian government has plans to establish such shelters in 17 countries, Overseas Indian Affairs More… |
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US forces abuse video sparks anger in AfghanA video showing what appears to be American forces urinating on dead Taliban fighters prompted anger in Afghanistan and promises of a US investigation on Thursday but the insurgent group said it would not harm nascent efforts to broker peace talks More… |
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Bahrain vows action on abusesBahrain said on Monday that there had been instances of use of excessive force during the recent unrest in the kingdom and action will be taken against officials responsible. 'The government has carried out its own assessments and More… |
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Call for law against abuse of workersBahrain must create and implement tough legislation to punish people who abuse domestic workers, said a local human rights society. Authorities must also adequately punish employers who illegally withhold passports and pay salaries months More… |
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Bahrain TRA warns against social media abuseBahrain's telecommunications watchdog has warned social media users against posting and circulating images, videos or messages of an extreme or violent nature. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) made the call in its seco More… |
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Iraq to pay for Saddam regime US abuse claimsIraq has signed a deal with the United States to settle claims from Americans who say they were mistreated by Saddam Hussein's regime during the 1990-91 Gulf conflict, officials said. The payout -- to total $400 million according to a Chri More… |
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Palin abused power says probeAn Alaska ethics inquiry found on Friday that Governor Sarah Palin, the US Republican vice presidential candidate, abused her authority by pressuring subordinates to fire a state trooper involved in a feud with her family. The finding cast More… |
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New scheme to fight child abuseA new scheme being launched in Bahrain aims to help special needs children protect themselves against being abused. Special needs children are particularly vulnerable, said Be Free Centre manager Rana Al Sairafi. Be Free is Middle More… |
Gulf, Asian states to fight labour abuseLabour ministers from the GCC and Asia are to propose an action plan to end exploitation of expat workers from Asia at a meeting in Abu Dhabi, a report said. The Abu Dhabi Labour Dialogue is the first-of-its-kind to be held in a More… |
