Dr Salah Al Bander (also ''Al Bandar'', born 1955) is a British citizen of
Sudanese
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In Sudan' ...
origin known for his role in revealing the
Bandargate scandal in
Bahrain
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which mak ...
. Al Bander had been working as a strategic planning adviser to the Royal Court of
Bahrain
Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country in West Asia. Situated on the Persian Gulf, it comprises a small archipelago of 50 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered on Bahrain Island, which mak ...
since January 2002, then he was seconded to Ministry of Cabinet Affairs in January 2006. On 13 September 2006 he was arrested and deported to London by Bahraini security officials after he distributed a report revealing a conspiracy to suppress the
Shia
Shia Islam is the second-largest branch of Islam. It holds that Muhammad designated Ali ibn Abi Talib () as both his political successor (caliph) and as the spiritual leader of the Muslim community (imam). However, his right is understood ...
in Bahrain (who form the majority of the population). The scandal that ensued was named
Bandargate, after him. Al Bander is also the Secretary General of the
MOWATIN: Gulf Centre for Democratic Development, a London-registered non-governmental organisation.
UK politics
He served as a city councillor in
Cambridge
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for the
Liberal Democrats from 2008-2012.
He left the
Liberal Democrats in 2015.
See also
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Bandargate scandal
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Politics of Bahrain
Politics of Bahrain has since 2002 taken place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy where the government is appointed by the King of Bahrain, King Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The head of the government since 2020 is ...
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Whistleblower
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References
300 protesters in Bahrain demand investigation into alleged conspiracy to rig elections International Herald Tribune, 17 November 2006
Washington Post
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, 2 October 2006
Allegations of treason, vote-rigging warn of sectarian strife ahead of Bahrain elections International Herald Tribune, 2 OCtober 2006
Al Bander-Gate: A Political Scandal In Bahrain Bahrain Center for Human Rights, September 2006
Documents related to Bandargate Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Lord Eric Avebury, 5 October 2006
Banning Publication of News or Information Related to the “Bandar-Gate” Scandal Bahrain Center for Human Rights, 6 October 2006
“Bandar-Gate” and the Dangerous Role Played by Some Human Rights Societies and its Relation to the secret organization Statement by Bahraini Human Rights Activists, 10 October 2006
Activists and journalist receive threats for highlighting Bandargate scandal Bahrain Center for Human Rights, 12 October 2006
Toby Jones, 12 October 2006
Concern over the lack of an official response to Al Bandergate Bahrain Center for Human Rights, 13 October 2006
Petition From A Hundred Prominent Figures And Activists To The King Of Bahrain regarding Bandargate scandal 13 October 2006
Documentary video: Political Naturalization in BahrainMahmood's Den Bandargate ArchiveBandargate BlogBANDARGATE! Gulf Daily News, 24 September 2006
BANDARGATE: The unanswered questions Gulf Daily News, 27 September 2006
Probe Call Gulf Daily News, 27 September 2006
MPs call for Al Bandar probe Gulf Daily News, 27 September 2006
Secret offer to run society is alleged Gulf Daily News, 29 September 2006
Activists charting action plan Gulf Daily News, 29 September 2006
High Court issues Bandar Press gag Gulf Daily News, 5 October 2006
Societies call to lift Press gag Gulf Daily News, 9 October 2006
Video: Press conference of Dr Salah Al Bandar the UK House of Lords(Parts
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Video: Discussion with Dr Salah Al Bandar on Kawthar TV
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Politics of Bahrain
British whistleblowers
British Sunni Muslims
English people of Sudanese descent
Living people
People deported from Bahrain
1955 births