Bahrain executes three men convicted on terrorism charges

Bahrain executed early on Saturday three people convicted in two separate cases, one a case of “terrorism” and killing a police officer. (File/Shutterstock)

• The first case concerned "terrorism" and killing a police officer, and the second related to the killing of a mosque imam
• The Attorney General requested the execution of these sentences as required by law

MANAMA: The Attorney-General of the Criminal Crimes Commission in Bahrain, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Al-Hammadi announced that three convicts were sentenced to death on Saturday in two separate cases according to Bahraini state-news agency, BNA.

The first case concerned "terrorism" and killing a police officer, and the second related to the killing of a mosque imam.

The Attorney General requested the execution of these sentences as required by law.