Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry

Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry
had conducted themselves in accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations, and that there were no grounds to press charges.
Unattributed Deaths
Case No. 35 - Aziz Jumaa Ali Ayyad
1046. On 17 March 2011 Lieutenant Aziz Jumaa Ali Ayyad was
pronounced dead. The death certificate states that the cause of death was a
heart attack.
1047. The Commission received information that a relative of the deceased
telephoned him at approximately 01:30 on 16 March 2011 and again at around
03:00. A colleague of the deceased answered the telephone and informed the
relative that the deceased was busy and that everything was fine and he would
call her once he had finished work. At approximately 23:30 on 24 March, an
unknown person called the deceased’s house and informed the family that the
deceased had passed away. On 25 March 2011, the family collected the body
of the deceased and noted that there were signs of electric shocks on the body.
Although there were marks on his hands, chest and stomach (including a
piercing), BDF Hospital indicated that he had died due to a heart attack.
1048. The exact circumstances of the death are unknown, and consequently
the Commission is unable to determine whether there was an excessive use of
force or to attribute this death to a particular agency or group of civilians.
f) Deaths That Took Place Outside The
Commission’s Temporal Mandate
1049. There were 11 deaths that took place outside the Commission’s
temporal mandate. The Commission has nevertheless considered these deaths.
Case No. 36 - Zainab Ali Ahmed 537
1050. At 17:30 on 2 June 2011, Zainab Ali Ahmed was pronounced dead.
The death certificate states that the cause of death was a sharp decline in
circulation and respiration. The certificate also states that the deceased
suffered from asthma.
1051. The Commission received information that at approximately 16:30 on
2 June 2011, police began firing tear gas and sound bombs in Sanabis. The
deceased was standing outside telling her relative to enter the house when tear
gas was fired extensively in the surrounding area. A relative stated that the
deceased inhaled the tear gas and fell over. An ambulance was called and
arrived after 25 minutes. Another relative stated that he accompanied the
deceased in the ambulance, but they experienced delays at checkpoints where
he was questioned and insulted. The relative stated that the ambulance driver
was also questioned and that this occurred at two checkpoints, delaying their
arrival at SMC. The ambulance driver was providing treatment to help Ms
537 One statement provided to the Commission.
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