21/08/2015 JAL 21/08/2015 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply BHR 5/2015 Bahrain Freedom of expression; Human rights defenders; Alleged arrest and interrogation of a Bahraini inter-faith activist and human rights defender for making comments “inciting hatred” against the Bahraini authorities. According to the information received, on 8 August 2015, Sheikh Maytham alSalman, a well-known promoter of inter-faith dialogue and free speech, was arrested at Bahrain International Airport after returning from Tunisia, where he participated in a conference. A warrant had been issued by the Bahraini authorities on 31 July 2015 for his arrest, on grounds of “inciting hatred against the regime” and allegedly spreading false news. Upon arrival in Bahrain, he was reportedly detained and interrogated for approximately eight hours, during which time he was allegedly denied access to a lawyer. Sheik al-Salman has also been banned from leaving Bahrain. Concern is raised that the above-mentioned alleged actions have serious implications for the freedom of opinion and expression in Bahrain. IND 9/2015 India Sale of children; Trafficking; Violence against women; Allegations concerning the trafficking for sexual exploitation of two minors in the 31/08/2015 State of Assam, India. According to the information received, on 26 May 2015, two female minors from Kunthung Rongphar village were taken to Diphu by a distant relative. Once in Diphu they were allegedly locked up in different premises and repeatedly raped by four men over the following two days. The two victims were reportedly returned to their home in the evening of 28 May 2015. The parents of the victims have lodged a complaint with the relevant authorities. The alleged perpetrators, who were positively identified by both minors with the help of an Investigating Officer, were reportedly granted interim bail by the Guwahati High Court. It is further reported that their hearing has been repeatedly postponed. A/HRC/31/79 82 Date Type