MANAMA, Bahrain, March 20 (UPI) -- King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain said Tuesday he approves of reforms made since a November report criticized his handling of political protests.
Bahrain's Information Affairs Authority told CNN: "The government carefully studied the recommendations and received leading international legal, policing, media and other experts, to advise decision-makers on the most appropriate way for Bahrain to implement the structural and legislative reforms necessary. The king welcomed the 'significant broad progress' that has been made."