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U.N. decries Bahrain's high appeals court decision
From CNN Staff
January 10, 2013 -- Updated 1542 GMT (2342 HKT)

(CNN) -- U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said he "deeply regrets" a recent decision by Bahrain's highest court to uphold the verdicts against 13 activists convicted of plotting to overthrow the government.

"He reiterates his firm belief that the only way to promote peace, stability, justice and prosperity in Bahrain is through a national dialogue which addresses the legitimate aspirations of all Bahrainis, and in which all communities can participate freely, without fear or intimidation," the secretary-general's spokesman said Tuesday.

Human Rights Watch also decried the decision saying it confirms "the inability of Bahrain's judicial system to protect basic rights."

The decision Monday took just minutes. The 13 people received sentences between five years and life, said attorney Mohsin Alawi, who represents three of the 13.
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Wow...Ban Ki-moon äußert sich mal.