US: Bahrain falls short on political, human rights reforms
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WASHINGTON- The State Department says the government of Bahrain has fallen short in implementing a series of political and human rights reforms.
In a report sent to Congress this week, the department documents Bahrain's implementation of recommendations made by an independent commission after the country crushed widespread protests in 2011. Bahrain hosts the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
The report cites progress: Claims of torture have been investigated and offenders have been convicted. Families of victims of state violence have been compensated. Police and security forces have received human rights training.
