Adel Flaifel

Colonel Adel Jassim Flaifel (or Felaifel or Flaifil) (Arabic:عادل فليفل)is a former colonel in the State Security and Intelligence Service of Bahrain. He is accused of committing, or overseeing, acts of physical and psychological torture on Bahraini citizens from 1980s until 1997. [ [http://hrw.org/english/docs/2002/12/17/bahrai4475.htm Bahrain: Investigate Torture Claims Against Ex-Officer] , Human Rights Watch, 17 Dec 2002] He was released from his duties in December 2002 due to protests and pressures from human rights organizations worldwide.

Despite being removed from his position, Flaifel has never been formally charged of torture in Bahrain because of Royal Decree 56 of 2002, an edict issued by King Hamad ibn Isa al-Khalifah that grants amnesty to human rights abuses committed by security officers prior to 2001. Torture allegations against Flaifel have been documented by several international human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch [ [http://hrw.org/english/docs/2002/12/17/bahrai4475.htm Bahrain: Investigate Torture Claims Against Ex-Officer] , Human Rights Watch, 17 Dec 2002] , and Amnesty International. [ [http://www.amnestyusa.org/document.php?id=80256AB9000584F680256C800054851C&lang=e Bahrain: Amnesty International concerned that new legislation allows impunity for human rights offences] , Amnesty International, 29 Nov 2002]

Flaifel also enjoys could relations with the prime Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman. Moreover according to official sources Adel Flaifel's asset exceed 48 million dollars invested in the real estate domain mainly in Australia [Tycoon refused re-entry to Australia, Courier Mail, 15 Jan 2003] .

References

ee also

* Torture in Bahrain
* Human rights in Bahrain
* Ian Henderson (Britain)

External links

NGO Statements and reports

* [http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/bahrain/document.do?id=80256AB9000584F680256C800054851C Amnesty International concerned that new legislation allows impunity for human rights offences]

* Human Rights Watch: [http://hrw.org/english/docs/2002/12/17/bahrai4475.htm Bahrain: Investigate Torture Claims Against Ex-Officer] (Dec 17, 2002)

* Human Rights Watch: [http://www.hrw.org/reports/1997/bahrain/ Routine Abuse, Routine Denial: Civil Rights and the Political Crisis in Bahrain]

Newspaper articles

* [http://www.vob.org/english/news-db/news02/aug02.htm Articles about Flaifel on the Voice of Bahrain site]
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/03/02/08/76644.html Bahrainis stage demonstration] (Feb 8, 2003)
* Courier Mail: "Scotland Yard check on Brisbane CBD developer" (Feb 7, 2003)
* Courier Mail: [http://www.shiachat.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4500&view=findpost&p=45700 Tycoon refused re-entry to Australia] (Jan 15, 2003)
* Gulf News: [http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=71519 Bahrain urged to probe charges against Flaifel] (Dec 19, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=70978 Prosecutor rejects suit against Flaifel] (Dec 13, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/12/12/70890.html Flaifel to be put on 'trial'] (Dec 12, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/12/03/70213.html Case against journalist postponed] (Dec 3, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/12/01/69997.html Amnesty seeks details of case against Flaifel] (Dec 1, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/11/29/69856.html Flaifel prosecution demanded] (Nov 29, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive tycoon held in Bahrain" (Nov 28, 2002)
* ArabicNews.com: [http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/021127/2002112706.html Adel Fleifel status uncertain] (Nov 27, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/11/27/69672.html Flaifel arrested on extortion charges] (Nov 27, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/11/25/69455.html Bahraini groups want ex-official tried] (Nov 25, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/11/24/69362.html Fugitive former official returns to Bahrain] (Nov 24, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/11/22/69200.html Rumours of Flaifel's return rife in Bahrain] (Nov 22, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive settles property lawsuit" (Oct 4, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive steps up fight for visa" (Sep 21, 2002)
* Khaleej Times: [http://www.khaleejtimes.co.ae/ktarchive/190902/middleeast.htm#story7 Fugitive official was 'sacked in December'] (Sep 19, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive in fight for visa" (Aug 31, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Truth on the rack" (Aug 31, 2002)
* Khaleej Times: [http://www.khaleejtimes.co.ae/ktarchive/150802/middleeast.htm#story7 Fugitive official of Bahrain in deeper trouble] (Aug 15, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive pleads his case" (Aug 14, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Fugitive tycoon: I will fight" (Aug 14, 2002)
* Herald Sun: "Spy chief flees here; Bahrain fugitive in $50mil property war" (Aug 10, 2002)
* Courier Mail: "Mystery buyer of CBD sites named as Interpol fugitive" (Aug 10, 2002)
* Gulf News: [http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/02/06/18/54752.html Fugitive security officer told to return home] (Jun 18, 2002)
* ArabicNews.com: [http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/020509/2002050952.html Banks and individuals demand Fleifal of $ 64 million] (May 9, 2002)
* ArabicNews.com: [http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/020506/2002050614.html Bahrain chases after an escaped naval officer] (May 6, 2002)