has the jurisdiction to urge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to raise the issue about the violation
that occurred, and it also has the jurisdiction to cooperate with the NHRI or another national
mechanism in that country in which the violation occurred to consider the case and follow
it up effectively.
The Institution’s Complaints and Call Center received a request from an individual stating
that his son had been arrested in a Gulf country due to financial claims, and a court ruling
had been issued against him to imprison him. He was released and banned from traveling.
The concerned party requested assistance from the Institution in the matter. Accordingly,
the NIHR followed up on the matter with the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the
National Institution in that country, and it is still being processed.15
Oman Human Rights Commission
OHRC monitored a case on social media platforms where Omanis travelled to an Asian
country and were accused of seeking to marry minor girls. The Omanis were detained in the
Asian country. Upon communications with their families, OHRC visited the detainees and
ensured that they had legal representation and fair trial.
OHRC intervened in a case received from a family of an Omani citizen who had disappeared
in Türkiye. OHRC contacted the NHRI in Türkiye to assist the family in contacting the Turkish
Government to obtain information on the whereabouts of the Omani citizen.16
Palestine Independent Commission for Human Rights
The Independent Commission for Human Rights in Palestine follows up on complaints and
cases concerning Palestinians abroad, often by communicating with the NHRI in the relevant
country. For example, the Commission addressed the Turkish NHRI regarding the death of
a Palestinian inmate in a Turkish prison, requesting an investigation into the circumstances
of his death. Additionally, the Commission coordinated with the New Zealand NHRI to follow
up on the case of a Palestinian citizen convicted in New Zealand and facilitate arrangements
for his return to Palestine. Furthermore, the Commission received communications from the
NHRIs in Nepal and Russia, requesting its intervention with Hamas to secure the release
of captives of their respective nationalities held by the group. In response, the Commission
engaged with Hamas and called for their release.
15. From information provided for this paper by the Bahrain National Institution for Human Rights.
16. From information provided for this paper by the Oman Human Rights Commission.
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