Logo

Shiite citizenship

Bahraini Lawmakers Face Backlash for Questioning Citizenship Revocations

Bahrain’s King Giveth and Taketh Away

After revoking the citizenship of 69 people accused of sympathizing with Iran during the U.S.-Israeli war, the Gulf kingdom has made revocation a "sovereign act" that can be handed down without evidence, a hearing or appeal. Three parliamentarians who questioned the measure now face expulsion from the body.