Bahrain to host major human rights conference

Cairo, Mar. 1 (BNA): Bahrain will host the Human Rights Protection, Anti-terrorism Conference in October, Arab Parliament (AP)'s Vice President Adel Al Assoumi said. Arab Parliament Speaker Dr. Mishal Fahm Al Sehli will speak at the conference slated to be held by the African Union (AU)'s Humanitarian Relief, Human Rights and Anti-terrorism Organisation in partnership with the Arab Parliament. 　 Al Assoumi praised the efforts of the Organisation's president the former MP Mahmoud Al Mahmoud, citing Bahrain's role and its commitment to battle terrorism. 　 　 The Arab Parliament supports all moves and efforts to consolidate security and development in the communities, boost human rights, reject acts of terrorism, protect the youth from radical ideologies and malpractices in breach of the law and religious teachings, Al Assoumi said.