Case No Country BHR 3/2011 18/03/2011 Bahrain JUA BHR 2/2011 18/04/2011 Bahrain UA Mandate(s) Arbitrary detention; Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Summary executions; Torture; Health; Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply Alleged excessive use of force by security forces against protesters. According to 20/04/2011 14/12/2012 the information received, on 15, 16 and 17 March 2011 respectively, Bahraini police attacked a number of villages and the protest camp on Pearl Roundabout. Many demonstrators were allegedly beaten and wounded. At least seven protesters were reportedly killed during the clashes of 15 and 16 March, and many demonstrators sustained gunshot injuries. On 17 March, Mr. Mahmoud Makki Ali, Mr. Ali Mansour Ahmad Khudair, and Mr. Isa Abd al-Khusein, were allegedly shot dead after security forces opened fire on protesters. Mr. Isa Ali Ahmed alMoamen died in the hospital. Reportedly, 255 patients were taken to hospital on 17 March many with severe injuries. On 15 March, the police reportedly attacked medical personnel, preventing them from carrying wounded people to hospitals and from having access to the protesters‘ camp in the roundabout. The Ministry of Interior Force of Bahrain allegedly occupied Salmaniya hospital, the main hospital in Manama. On 17 March, five opposition leaders, namely Mr. Hassan Mushaima, Secretary-General of the Movement of Liberties and Democracy; Mr. Ibrahim Shareef, the Secretary-General of the National Democratic Action Society; Mr. Abdul Wahab Hussain, the President of the Alwafa Islamic movement; Mr. Kareem Radhi Hassan Al-Hadad; Mr. Abdul Jalil Al-Sankees, the Board member of the Movement of Liberties and Democracy; and Mr. Ali Al Ekri were reportedly arrested by the security forces. On 15 February, Mr. Mohammed alBuflasa, a former military officer, was reportedly detained by the Bahrain Defence Forces after he spoke at the Pearl Roundabout, criticizing the Government. His fate and whereabouts remained unknown until 4 March, when authorities announced that he was to face trial for breaching the Bahrain Defence Force law. The offices of the only opposition newspaper, Al Wasat, were reportedly attacked, and many NGO premises in the neighbourhood were stormed. Alleged takeover of hospital by the army. According to the information received, the Army of Bahrain commandeered and occupied Salmaniya hospital, the main hospital in Manama, and blocked access to it. Reportedly, entry and exit from the building had been prohibited, and the electricity cut off. Additional reports have been received that security forces had attacked medical workers and occupied smaller state and private medical centres. 14/12/2012 A/HRC/23/51 74 Date Type