Bahraini court upholds death sentence against defendants over carrying out suicide attack

The Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs

The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld life prison sentences against civilians in the terrorist attack case in southern Bahrain.

Two suspects will receive death penalty while four others will be sentenced to ten years in prison. 

The case dates back to March 22, 2014, when the defendants carried out a terrorist attack during a protest. 

One policeman was injured as the result of the attack. 

The Pubic Prosecution charged the suspects with attempted murder and possessing explosive materials.

Source: MENA