I never thought in all my years that I would read something like this on the front page of a Bahraini paper, let alone witness justice being done:
BD50,000 payout over demo death
A HISTORIC court ruling yesterday guaranteed compensation for the family of a Bahraini man killed by a rubber bullet fired by security forces during violent clashes outside the US Embassy.
The family of Mohammed Juma Ahmed, commonly known as Ahmed Shakhuri because he is from Shakhura, will receive BD50,000 compensation from the Interior Ministry.
They will also get an additional five per cent “legal interest” calculated annually from when the legal proceedings were first filed to the date of closure.
The family will give BD40,000 out of the award to charity, Mr Ahmed’s father Juma Ahmed told the GDN yesterday.
The family’s case was strengthened after the Bahraini doctor who treated Mr Ahmed told judges he had treated patients for similar wounds in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the family lawyer Mohammed Ahmed said.
In the final verdict, the Court of Cassation, the highest in the land, rejected an appeal by the Interior Ministry against the original compensation ruling, which was first made on April 27 2004, almost a year after the family filed the case.
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It is about time that we get more cases like this to see justice being done. While no amount of money can compensate a family for the loss of a loved one, at least in this case they have successfully sued the most feared ministry in Bahrain and succeeded in getting justice.
I am happy for Bahrain. This is a very very good day for us all, and a much belated wake up call to those high and mighty officials that they will be held liable for their actions, some might be never touched, but the constant banging is starting to produce chips off corrupt and irresponsible foundations.
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Whats all the stuff about the “most feared” Ministry in Bahrain? This isnt the 1990s and judging by the number of thugs on the rampage around Manama two weeks back a lot of people don’t agree with this description.
Here’s the latest from Bahrain’s most feared:
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Mock-up of attack
GDN 11-12-05
MANAMA: A police mock-up of the alleged attack on unemployment committee member Moussa Abda’ali at El Ekr Village was staged over the last two days.
The crime reconstruction was monitored by the Criminal Investigation Directorate as part of the manhunt to track down the criminals, said vice-president of the now-dissolved Bahrain Centre for Human Rights Nabeel Rajab yesterday.
Police are expected to question Mr Moussa’s wife about the attack on her husband within the next few days.
[b]The Interior Ministry has urged human rights watchdogs to send observers to attend the ongoing investigation, sources told our sister paper Akhbar Al Khaleej. [/b]
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/1yr_arc_Articles.asp?Article=129486&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=28266&date=12-11-2005
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Mahmood is happy for Bahrain. Happy for seeing justice taking place. Happy for the Bahraini family who have successfully sued the most feared ministry in Bahrain and succeeded in getting justice.
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The Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Shaikh Rashid has changed dramatically when compared with its previous era. All the way from untouched and unprosecuted criminals like Henderson, Flaifel and many others which resulted in the death, maiming and for ever emotionally scarring thousands of Bahrainis.
Yes I am extremely happy that the Ministry has changed its ways, and we should continue to put it under the microscope in order for it not to revert back to what it used to be, and do remember that the majority of people in there, especially the middle managers, are still there from the 90s, so it’s only the huge personality of Shaikh Rashid that is probably holding them in check.
Don’t take things for granted my friend. I know a lot of people my age who automatically avoid even speaking with a policeman because not only they don’t trust them, but are genuinely afraid of them due to experiences of the 70s through the 90s. To these people, it will take a lot more for them to not fear this ministry.
A Victory for Justice
Hi Folks,
It is really a new victory for the victim although nothing will bring him back to his family. I wish the criminal can be brought to justice and not just accept the compensation. Congratulation anyway and long live the martyre in heaven.
Best,
Paying homge to everyman who gave his blood to this country.