Bahrain has revoked the citizenship of 69 people over what it described as sympathy with Iran's hostile acts and collaboration with foreign entities, the kingdom's interior ministry said in a statement.
Details of the Revocation
The ministry said that the 69 people included accused individuals and their family members, and that they were all of non-Bahraini origin. It said the revocations had been carried out in accordance with royal directives and were based on Article 10/3 of the Bahraini Nationality Law.
Legal Basis
The article provides for the revocation of citizenship in cases of "causing harm to the interests of the Kingdom or acting in a manner that contradicts the duty of loyalty to it."
This move underscores Bahrain's ongoing efforts to counter perceived threats from Iran and maintain internal security. The affected individuals are now stateless, and their legal status remains uncertain.
