War of words intensifies on Bahrain human rights

Posted by: Calvin Monday, 11 March 2013 4:56 PM[UAE] - India

True democracy is nothing but a mirage. The more you think you are close to it, the farther it goes away. And as the sun set and darkness appears, it disappears and just the idea hope of its return remains.

Quit fighting.

Posted by: Ticapuka Monday, 11 March 2013 12:26 PM[UAE] - Italy

Freedom of speech in England? when all media are in the hand of someone who dictates the editorial line and the opinions?
you must really be blind to say something like that. Maybe there is some people who try and some online articles. but in the official media, in EU, USA and Australia; there is no freedom of speech anymore. There is still a freedom to think but not to express it.
People can speak up their mind but as soon as they become too loud and can make some other change their mind, the gvts will always find a trick to make them get in line. Many honest journalists had this unfortunate faith; others where found suicide d (with seven bullets in the back - just to caricature )

Posted by: Ticapuka Tuesday, 12 March 2013 11:37 AM[UAE] - Italy

Hi RS, I don't argue with that. I do agree. My point is that it is not an absolute thing and 100% proof thing to lecture or paternalize others with. With Respect the Prince WBT; that is exactly my point. Both of them have objectives, either financial or political and their media group journalists are obliged to follow or get fired with the risk of never being employed anywhere else as they get black listed by the industry. Money talks. usually you are sharper than this in getting the point :-).
The other point is and you know it well. Any democratic or popular movement (like occupy wall street; will be tolerated as far as it is funny) will be shot down and the leaders black listed as soon as they become a problem

Posted by: ILkhan Saturday, 9 March 2013 11:26 AM[UAE] - UAE

Human Rights is firm in roots of Islam, but the monarchies or kingdoms practice in their states is probably far from human rights and Islam.

It is a medieval system which is practiced in these states which probably was the norm of the English empire very long time ago.

Posted by: jonjon Friday, 8 March 2013 8:53 PM[UAE] - somewhereland

i agree with RAH, ever notice how they never report on any developed country, as if their slate is clean

Posted by: Telcoguy Wednesday, 13 March 2013 2:45 PM[UAE] - UAE

@procan I think we actually misread Bint's point. He is pointing (again) that HRW also covers western countries and reports on abuses
My apologies Bint Al Abla
BTW on your other post, the people you describe actually improved situation for everybody else (well, I am sure some people will claim that abolishing slavery, creating better labor conditions or giving women the right to vote was not an improvement)

Posted by: Telcoguy Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:35 AM[UAE] - AUE

@procan there are more than 30 entries for Europe and only 7 for the GCC
So Europe is almost 5 times worst than the GCC , it is very simple logic!

I am sure Bint Al Abla will be surprised to know that there are Human Rights Indices and that GCC does not seem to be doing well there, but it will take no time to point that they are either the product of jealousy or a veiled attempt to neo-imperialism

Posted by: procan Tuesday, 12 March 2013 10:18 PM[UAE] - canada

Bint Al Abla what on earth have you been reading? You should really have it transcribed in your language for easier understanding.

Posted by: Bint Al Abla Tuesday, 12 March 2013 11:34 AM[UAE] - UAE

Please read! ALL the HRW reports have far more criticisms of developed countries than the Gulf!

Posted by: RAH Friday, 8 March 2013 5:29 PM[UAE] - Kuwait

What is sad is the fact that Bahrain responds to the HRW. I say just ignore the HRW and these reports to show its insignificance to the Kingdom.

The more the government replies and gets angry, the more HRW people think they have control. Ignore them and they'll shoo away like the nuisance pests that they are and can leave the Kingdom alone.