Bahraini government media chose to answer to criticism at HRC by reminding High Commissioner for Human Rights, Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad, of his Arab origins.

Bahraini FM said Bahrain “won’t waste its time on Human Rights Council,” in response to UN High Commissioner’s statements criticizing human rights violations in Bahrain.

Head of Bahrain's parliamentary delegation to Geneva strongly criticized statements of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Bahrain violations.

The European Union called on the Bahraini authorities to extend an invitation to the UN Special Rapporteur on torture, expressing its concern about deterioration of situations in Bahrain.

The Public Prosecution questioned on Friday (September 16, 2016) the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq Society Sheikh Ali Salman over a letter he addressed to the UNHRC held in Geneva.

The Bahraini authorities referred the opposition leader and Secretary-General of Al-Wefaq to the Public Prosecution after questioning him over his address delivered to UNHRC in Geneva.

35 HRC member states condemned recent measures taken by Bahraini authorities against political opposition, calling for inclusive reforms to stabilize country.

GCC States expressed great disappointment at criticism addressed at Bahrain by UN Human Rights Commissioner, Zeid bin Ra'ad Al-Hussein.

Canada's representative at Human Rights Council criticized Bahraini government's revocation of opposition members' nationalities arbitrarily.

US Representative to Human Rights Council expressed his country’s concerns over Bahraini government’s recent measures.

Al-Wefaq Secretary General Sheikh Ali Salman called on international community to support Bahraini people's democratic demands in speech delivered at HRC

Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman says “any speech that encourages not committing to Bahrain’s international human rights obligations doesn’t bring any good to our country.”

Five NGOs have articulated a joint letter intended for UNHRC members regarding the pressing issues facing Bahrain.

Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmad Al Khalifa attacked UN Human Rights Council, accusing it of “politicization and blackmail”.

FCO says there’s still significant work to be done by Bahrain in its programme of socio-economic reform.

US Ambassador to Human Rights Council, Keith Harper, expressed country's concern over limitations on political activism in Bahrain.

Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it was "alarmed and outraged" by a call from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch for the kingdom to be suspended from the U.N. Human Rights Council until a Saudi-led military coalition stops killing civilians in Yemen.

US Ambassador said revoking citizenship of top Bahrain Shiite cleric diverts country from path of reform and reconciliation.

The United States Ambassador to HRC said he's deeply troubled by Bahraini authorities' decision to dissolve Al-Wefaq Society.

Front Line Defenders expressed "strong concern" for rearrest and ongoing harassment of Nabeel Rajab.