Bahrain Contains Armed Incident with Qatari Coast Guard

FILE: Bahrain said it recently contained an armed incident in the middle of the sea with Qatar’s Coast Guard - BNA
FILE: Bahrain said it recently contained an armed incident in the middle of the sea with Qatar’s Coast Guard - BNA
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Bahrain Contains Armed Incident with Qatari Coast Guard

FILE: Bahrain said it recently contained an armed incident in the middle of the sea with Qatar’s Coast Guard - BNA
FILE: Bahrain said it recently contained an armed incident in the middle of the sea with Qatar’s Coast Guard - BNA

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) denounced the Qatar Board and Coast Guard for threatening Bahrain police personnel while carrying out their duties.

In a statement, the Ministry said it had controlled an armed incident in the middle of the sea through the presence of the required force "to tackle the situation at the right time and place.”

“What the Coast Guard police encountered by the Qatari Coast Guard is unacceptable for being an abuse against Bahrain police personnel while carrying their duties," MOI statement read.

It also stressed that it "holds the Qatari side legally accountable of all violations against citizens and their livelihoods," adding that “Bahrainis don’t expect such practices from Qatari authorities, because such an approach is against traditions.”

The ministry said that these practices don’t reflect the basic framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council "that is based on closed ties between states and the principle of common destiny.”

Earlier this month, Qatar intercepted two Bahraini coastguard boats that were returning after taking part in a maritime exercise.

“The Qataris detained the vessels, threatened to use weapons, and prevented Bahraini crews from contacting the operations room, without regard to their affiliation to the Bahraini Coast Guard as an official entity,” the Bahraini ministry said.



Albudaiwi: GCC Leaders Emphasize Importance of Upholding Sudan's Sovereignty, Stability

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
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Albudaiwi: GCC Leaders Emphasize Importance of Upholding Sudan's Sovereignty, Stability

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi - File Photo

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Sunday with Sudan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dafallah Al Haj Ali and congratulated him on his appointment as ambassador to the Kingdom, wishing him success in his new duties.
Albudaiwi highlighted the GCC Supreme Council's statement from its 44th session, which underscored the importance of safeguarding Sudan's sovereignty, security, stability, and territorial integrity. He also reaffirmed the GCC's support in addressing the impacts of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

He emphasized the need for de-escalation, prioritizing dialogue, unifying efforts, and alleviating the hardships faced by the Sudanese people.
Albudaiwi further noted the GCC countries' support for United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2736, issued on June 13, 2024. This resolution stresses the full implementation of the Jeddah Declaration, which emphasizes the commitment to protect civilians in Sudan, the urgent need for a ceasefire, and the resolution of the conflict through dialogue.
He also welcomed the outcomes of the meetings held in Switzerland on August 14, 2024, which aimed to take immediate and practical steps to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people and achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities. Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's commitment to working with international partners to restore security and stability in Sudan.
He called on all parties to remove any obstacles to humanitarian aid and to ensure its full, rapid, and safe delivery without hindrances. Additionally, Albudaiwi urged adherence to the statement issued by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group.

This group—which includes Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Switzerland, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations—stressed the necessity of ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid delivery and increasing assistance to Darfur.