Channels

Bahrain parliament approves military trials for civilians

None

DUBAI -- Bahrain has approved a constitutional change allowing military courts to try civilians, a move widely criticized by activists.

 

The island's 40-member Consultative Council, the upper house of the Bahraini parliament appointed by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, voted for the measure Sunday.

 

  new comment
Warning:
This will delete your current comment