Comment by the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bahrain, Khaled El Mekwad, after inmates at Jau prison stopped their hunger strike

I learned with great relief that the inmates at Jau prison who were on hunger strike since 7th August, stopped their protest on 11th September.

I take positive note of the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) commitment to follow up on all matters related to the rights of inmates in light of the end of the hunger strike and NIHR’s pledge to consider all their requests to ensure that they enjoy their rights stipulated in national legislation and relevant international standards.

I look forward to the continued dialogue with the Government of Bahrain on human rights, including its constructive engagement with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.