The country plans to lift emergency laws imposed since mid - March . King Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa appeals for dialogue with opposition groups . It is not clear whether those opposition leaders will be permitted to take part in the September elections , though Bahrain has said in the past that all accusations about detainees will be investigated . The country is planning to hold parliamentary elections in April . U.S. withdraws its human rights officer over security concerns .
The country plans to lift emergency laws imposed since mid - March . King Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa appeals for dialogue with opposition groups . The country is planning to hold parliamentary elections in April . U.S. withdraws its human rights officer over security concerns .