Packed jails spur reforms callOvercrowding in Bahrain's prisons has prompted demands for the immediate launch of a government-backed community service scheme. The initiative was first announced by Justice and Islamic Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa in More… |
Minimum wage for expats 'vital'The government must introduce a minimum wage for all expatriates to safeguard the rights of Bahrain's foreign labour force, say human rights activists. Bahrain Human Rights Society (BHRS) adviser Abdulnabi Al Ekri said employers continue t More… |