Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry

Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry
Foreign Minister also affirmed that the families of foreign workers killed
during the previous weeks would be supported by the GoB, and asserted that a
zero-tolerance policy would be implemented against those attacking expatriate
workers.
Sunday, 27 March 2011
623. A similar pattern of protests was recorded during the day. Groups of
protesters gathered in a number of neighbourhoods and clashed with riot
police who were dispatched to disperse these groups. The sizes of these
demonstrations varied, but generally did not exceed 200 persons.
624. HRH the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa
ordered that government ministries and departments strictly apply the Civil
Service Bureau (CSB) regulation, particularly in relation to absenteeism,
tardiness and overall performance. All government departments were also
required to submit reports about their employees’ compliance with the CSB
regulations.
625. The University of Bahrain established three investigative committees
into the events that occurred on campus during the past weeks leading to the
suspension of classes and the closure of the university.
Monday, 28 March 2011
626. Limited protests were reported during the day. Small groups of
individuals were reported to have gathered in places including Arad,
Samaheej, Karzakan, Al-Diah, Al-Ekr Al-Gharby, Al Dair and Bani Jamra. In
some of these areas, protesters set fire to tyres and garbage dumpsters and
attempted to obstruct traffic. Police patrols clashed with these protesters and
blocked off exit routes from these areas.
627. On a number of occasions, unidentified individuals attempted to
attack police patrols or security checkpoints, including by throwing rocks or
Molotov cocktails. Meanwhile, police continued to arrest pedestrians and
drivers who were found carrying anti-government material. As on previous
days, detained individuals were transferred to the closest police stations,
where they were subjected to the same forms of mistreatment.
628. Assaults against security personnel also continued to be reported. For
example, at 19:30, a National Guard officer reported being attacked while
driving his private car in Arad. He suffered slight injuries to his head, back
and chest.
629. Acting Minister of Health Dr Fatima Al-Baloushi ordered the
establishment of a committee to investigate violations of applicable codes of
ethics by employees of SMC.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
630. Limited demonstrations were reported during the day. Small
gatherings were recorded in Al-Ekr Al-Sharky, Babar, Al-Berhama, Al-
Maa’ameer, Sitra, Karzakan and Al-Noueidrat.
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