Bahrain and France sign memorandum to advance civilian nuclear program
Bahrain and France sign memorandum to advance civilian nuclear program Bahrain and France signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday regarding cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Manama, the agreement was signed alongside talks held with Bahraini king Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The…
French President Emmanuel Macron is under pressure not to let Bahrain buy France's silence during his tour of the Gulf. Human rights organisations are urging Macron to prioritise human rights concerns during his visit to Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar. The Bahraini government has been cracking down on dissent, mass arrests, torture and stripping children's citizenship.
French activists are warning that closer political and security cooperation with France risks emboldening Bahraini authorities. Macron's visit comes as France faces a growing cost of living crisis and protests, and as he seeks energy deals in the Gulf.
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