Bahrain: Trial of Imprisoned Activists Postponed

The trial of 25 activists, accused of plotting a coup against Bahrain’s rulers, was postponed again Thursday, after nearly all the court-appointed defense attorneys dropped out when the suspects rejected them in favor of their original defense team. The original defense team walked out after the court disregarded requests to investigate torture claims. The next hearing is scheduled for January 13th.

The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information called the trial “a serious test to Bahrain’s credibility, judiciary integrity and the extent of respect shown to local and international laws and the international covenant for civil and political rights.”