Bahrain must free prisoners of conscience after outrageous verdict

Headline Title: Bahrain must free prisoners of conscience after outrageous verdict 04 September 2012 The decision by Bahrain’s appeal court to uphold sentences against 13 opposition activists and prisoners of conscience is outrageous and the authorities must ensure it is overturned and the activists immediately and unconditionally released, Amnesty International said.The High Criminal Court of Appeal in Bahrain on Tuesday upheld the convictions and sentences of the 13 men, who were convicted last year before military courts on charges related to anti-government protests. Amnesty International…

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