The statement, attributable to the spokesperson, the UN called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and expects the Bahraini authorities to act in accordance with their international human rights obligations.
“The Secretary-General is concerned about reports of clashes in Bahrain between security forces and demonstrators over the past few days.”
“The Secretary-General reiterates his call on the Bahraini authorities to do everything possible to expedite the implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, especially its provisions aimed at effective confidence-building measures.”